US Bridges

White Road over Colusa Drain

Good

Colusa County, California · 3.2 MI West of S.R. 45 · Structure no. 15C0192

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Road over Colusa Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying White Road over Colusa Drain in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesWhite Road
CrossesColusa Drain
Location3.2 MI West of S.R. 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96894, -121.92716
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2014)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 White Road over Colusa Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Road over Colusa Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does White Road over Colusa Drain carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is White Road over Colusa Drain?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns White Road over Colusa Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.