US Bridges

Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI S Walnut ST · Structure no. 08C0348

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,545
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,442 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPaskenta RD
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.3 MI S Walnut ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.1629, -122.25654
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2008)
Projected traffic4,442 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta RD over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.