SOUTH MAIN ST
Carrying SOUTH MAIN ST over INTERSTATE 5
02-TEH-005-R24.87-RBL, Tehama, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH MAIN ST
The SOUTH MAIN ST bridge in Tehama, California carries SOUTH MAIN ST over INTERSTATE 5. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 28,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH MAIN ST compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 28,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 08 0112
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH MAIN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH MAIN ST against other structures in Tehama and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH MAIN ST?
SOUTH MAIN ST in Tehama, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH MAIN ST inspected?
SOUTH MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 28,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH MAIN ST is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH MAIN ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTH MAIN ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH MAIN ST?
Ownership is not specified for SOUTH MAIN ST in the NBI.
How old is SOUTH MAIN ST and does age affect safety?
SOUTH MAIN ST was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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