US Bridges

Freshwater Road over Freshwater Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · At Schaad RD · Structure no. 15C0056

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freshwater Road over Freshwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Freshwater Road over Freshwater 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFreshwater Road
CrossesFreshwater Creek
LocationAt Schaad RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColusa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.17469, -122.22669
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2014)
Projected traffic544 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Freshwater Road over Freshwater Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freshwater Road over Freshwater 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 2022.

How much traffic does Freshwater Road over Freshwater Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Freshwater Road over Freshwater Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Freshwater Road over Freshwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.