Putnum Way over Salt Creek
FairColusa County, California · 1 MI N of Hillgate RD · Structure no. 15C0033
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 421
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putnum Way over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Putnum Way over Salt Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Putnum Way over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Putnum Way over Salt 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Putnum Way over Salt Creek carry?
About 421 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Putnum Way over Salt Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Putnum Way over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.