US Bridges

Norman Road over Colusa Drain

Good

Colusa County, California · 0.5 MI E Clark Ave · Structure no. 15C0014

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Road over Colusa Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Norman Road over Colusa Drain in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorman Road
CrossesColusa Drain
Location0.5 MI E Clark Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.4063, -122.05605
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2014)
Projected traffic359 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Norman Road over Colusa Drain built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman Road over Colusa Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Norman Road over Colusa Drain carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norman Road over Colusa Drain?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Road over Colusa Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.