US Bridges

Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal

Good

Butte County, California · 2.8 MI E/O Colusa · Structure no. 12C0012

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 103 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesGridley Colusa HWY
CrossesLateral D Canal
Location2.8 MI E/O Colusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36216, -121.84107
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2019)
Projected traffic914 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gridley Colusa HWY over Lateral D Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.