Hillgate Road over Elk Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 0.1 MI W of Jensen Ave · Structure no. 15C0094
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 739
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillgate Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hillgate Road over Elk Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hillgate Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillgate Road over Elk 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hillgate Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 739 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hillgate Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hillgate Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.