US Bridges

Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough

Good

Colusa County, California · 4 MI E of Old RTE 99W · Structure no. 15C0009

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,635 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGrimes-Arbuckle RD
CrossesColusa Trough
Location4 MI E of Old RTE 99W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05646, -122.00472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2014)
Projected traffic2,635 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grimes-Arbuckle RD over Colusa Trough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.