US Bridges

LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough

Good

Colusa County, California · 1.0 MI W of Danley RD · Structure no. 15C0169

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLA Grande RD
CrossesGlenn Valley Slough
Location1.0 MI W of Danley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19358, -122.26391
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2015)
Projected traffic111 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA Grande RD over Glenn Valley Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.