US Bridges

LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal

Fair

Colusa County, California · 0.3 MI West Danley RD · Structure no. 15C0181

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLA Grande RD
CrossesGlenn-Colusa Canal
Location0.3 MI West Danley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19358, -122.25161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic137 by 2044
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-Colusa Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns LA Grande RD over Glenn-Colusa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.