US Bridges

Road 67 over Packard Draw

Fair

Glenn County, California · 0.5 MI West of Road Z · Structure no. 11C0014

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 67 over Packard Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 67 over Packard Draw in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoad 67
CrossesPackard Draw
Location0.5 MI West of Road Z
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.41996, -121.94166
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 67 over Packard Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 67 over Packard Draw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Road 67 over Packard Draw carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Road 67 over Packard Draw?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Road 67 over Packard Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.