US Bridges

Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal

Good

Colusa County, California · 1.1 MI S of Tule RD · Structure no. 15C0105

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPoundstone Road
CrossesRD 108 Main Canal
Location1.1 MI S of Tule RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.99761, -121.90411
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2014)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
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 Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal 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 Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poundstone Road over RD 108 Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.