FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

3RD ST (CORNING)

Carrying 3RD ST (CORNING) over THEMPER DITCH

0.5 MI N SOLANO RD, Tehama, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 3RD ST (CORNING)

The 3RD ST (CORNING) bridge in Tehama, California carries 3RD ST (CORNING) over THEMPER DITCH. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1925, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,152 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 3RD ST (CORNING) compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of California bridges
452
Bridges in Tehama · 30 in Poor condition
3RD ST (CORNING) 16.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1915
Last Reconstructed
1925
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,152 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08C0108

How to read this record

3RD ST (CORNING) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 3RD ST (CORNING) 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 3RD ST (CORNING)?

3RD ST (CORNING) in Tehama, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 3RD ST (CORNING) inspected?

3RD ST (CORNING)'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 4,152 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 3RD ST (CORNING) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 3RD ST (CORNING)?

3RD ST (CORNING) has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 3RD ST (CORNING)?

3RD ST (CORNING) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 3RD ST (CORNING) and does age affect safety?

3RD ST (CORNING) was built in 1915, making it 111 years old and last reconstructed in 1925.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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