FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHASTA BLVD

Carrying SHASTA BLVD over JUNIPER GULCH

0.1 MI S OF 68TH AVE, Tehama, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHASTA BLVD

The SHASTA BLVD bridge in Tehama, California carries SHASTA BLVD over JUNIPER GULCH. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 162 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 5/9, 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 75.2 metric tons.

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

How SHASTA BLVD compares

▲ 43.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of California bridges
452
Bridges in Tehama · 30 in Poor condition
SHASTA BLVD 75.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
22.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
75.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
162 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08C0254

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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 SHASTA BLVD 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 SHASTA BLVD 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 SHASTA BLVD?

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

How often is SHASTA BLVD inspected?

SHASTA BLVD'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 162 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHASTA BLVD 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 SHASTA BLVD?

SHASTA BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHASTA BLVD?

SHASTA BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHASTA BLVD and does age affect safety?

SHASTA BLVD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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