US Bridges

Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal

Good

Colusa County, California · At Danley Road · Structure no. 15C0195

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesGlenn-Colusa Canal
LocationAt Danley Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.2482, -122.24666
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal 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 Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Glenn-Colusa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.