US Bridges

Dennis DR over Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Colusa County, California · 0.1 MI W Lodoga-Stonyford · Structure no. 15C0135

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis DR over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dennis DR over Salt Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 90 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDennis DR
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.1 MI W Lodoga-Stonyford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36513, -122.55031
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dennis DR over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Dennis DR over Salt 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 Dennis DR over Salt Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dennis DR over Salt Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dennis DR over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.