US Bridges

Road 67 over Howard Slough

Poor

Glenn County, California · 1.7 MI East of CR Z · Structure no. 11C0016

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 67 over Howard Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 67 over Howard Slough 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRoad 67
CrossesHoward Slough
Location1.7 MI East of CR Z
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42018, -121.90239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2010)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 67 over Howard Slough built?

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

What condition is Road 67 over Howard Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 67 over Howard Slough carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Road 67 over Howard Slough?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road 67 over Howard Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.