US Bridges

County Line RD over Colusa Drain

Poor

Colusa County, California · 4.5 Mi. East of I-5 · Structure no. 15C0027

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Colusa Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Line RD over Colusa Drain in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesColusa Drain
Location4.5 Mi. East of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9253, -121.91534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over Colusa Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Colusa Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Colusa Drain carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Colusa Drain?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Colusa Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.