US Bridges

Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough

Good

Colusa County, California · 1.5 MI E of San Jose RD · Structure no. 15C0117

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLurline Ave
CrossesColusa Trough
Location1.5 MI E of San Jose RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21762, -122.08879
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2014)
Projected traffic221 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lurline Ave over Colusa Trough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.