County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal
PoorPosted for loadGlenn County, California · 0.3 MI N/O County RD 39 · Structure no. 11C0011
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County RD R over Glenn-Colusa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.