TUSCAN SPRINGS RD
Carrying TUSCAN SPRINGS RD over SALT CREEK
HOGSBACK ROAD, Tehama, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TUSCAN SPRINGS RD
The TUSCAN SPRINGS RD bridge in Tehama, California carries TUSCAN SPRINGS RD over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TUSCAN SPRINGS RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 08C0324
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TUSCAN SPRINGS RD 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 TUSCAN SPRINGS RD 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 TUSCAN SPRINGS RD?
TUSCAN SPRINGS RD in Tehama, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TUSCAN SPRINGS RD inspected?
TUSCAN SPRINGS RD'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 7 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TUSCAN SPRINGS RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TUSCAN SPRINGS RD?
TUSCAN SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TUSCAN SPRINGS RD?
TUSCAN SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is TUSCAN SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?
TUSCAN SPRINGS RD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
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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