FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CRAIG AVENUE

Carrying CRAIG AVENUE over CRAIG CREEK

0.45 MI NW OF ELECTRIC AV, Tehama, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CRAIG AVENUE

The CRAIG AVENUE bridge in Tehama, California carries CRAIG AVENUE over CRAIG CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.

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

How CRAIG AVENUE compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of California bridges
452
Bridges in Tehama · 30 in Poor condition
CRAIG AVENUE 18.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.7
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08C0245

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CRAIG AVENUE 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 CRAIG AVENUE 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 CRAIG AVENUE?

CRAIG AVENUE in Tehama, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CRAIG AVENUE inspected?

CRAIG AVENUE'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 110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRAIG AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CRAIG AVENUE?

CRAIG AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CRAIG AVENUE?

CRAIG AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CRAIG AVENUE and does age affect safety?

CRAIG AVENUE was built in 1937, making it 89 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.

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

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