San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek
FairColusa County, California · 0.6 MI North of SR 20 · Structure no. 15C0171
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Jose Road over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns San Jose Road over Freshwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.