US Bridges

Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage

Fair

Tehama County, California · 2.7 M from Hooker CR RD · Structure no. 08C0362

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBasler Road
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location2.7 M from Hooker CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.27976, -122.37226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2008)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Basler Road over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.