Freshwater Road over Salt Creek
FairColusa County, California · 0.1 MI E of I-5 · Structure no. 15C0041
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 829
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freshwater Road over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Freshwater Road over Salt Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freshwater Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freshwater Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Freshwater Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 829 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Freshwater Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Freshwater Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.