Tule Road over Colusa Drain
FairColusa County, California · 1.2 MI E College City RD · Structure no. 15C0016
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 524
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tule Road over Colusa Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tule Road over Colusa Drain in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tule Road over Colusa Drain built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tule Road over Colusa Drain 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Tule Road over Colusa Drain carry?
About 524 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tule Road over Colusa Drain?
The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tule Road over Colusa Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.