US Bridges

Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 2 MI NW Old Wilbur Road · Structure no. 15C0128

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLeesville Road
CrossesN Br Freshwater Creek
Location2 MI NW Old Wilbur Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15535, -122.36188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2015)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesville Road over N Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Leesville Road over N Br Freshwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.