US Bridges

18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 2.25 Mi. North of 18N01 · Structure no. 050853000001007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries18N03
CrossesMiddle Fork Stony Creek
Location2.25 Mi. North of 18N01
RouteFederal Lands Road 18N00
Coordinates39.39613, -122.64396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1993)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is 18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 18N03 over Middle Fork Stony Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.