US Bridges

Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek

Poor

Colusa County, California · 6.1 MI N Leesville Road · Structure no. 15C0131

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesLeesville-Lodga RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location6.1 MI N Leesville Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26414, -122.47926
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2015)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Leesville-Lodga RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.