US Bridges

Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · 1.4 MI South Meyers RD · Structure no. 15C0072

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCortina School RD
CrossesCortina Creek
Location1.4 MI South Meyers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.08131, -122.14232
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2014)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek built?

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

What condition is Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cortina School RD over Cortina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.