US Bridges

Road V over Central Irrigation Canal

Good

Glenn County, California · 0.6 MI N RD 34 · Structure no. 11C0012

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road V over Central Irrigation Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road V over Central Irrigation Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1950, 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 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoad V
CrossesCentral Irrigation Canal
Location0.6 MI N RD 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.62666, -122.06494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2018)
Projected traffic402 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Road V over Central Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road V over Central Irrigation 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Road V over Central Irrigation Canal carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Road V over Central Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road V over Central Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.