US Bridges

Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 1.5 MI Nw/O SR 20 · Structure no. 15C0186

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesville Road
CrossesFreshwater Creek
Location1.5 MI Nw/O SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColusa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.12926, -122.30995
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic58 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Leesville Road over Freshwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.