Road #61 over Willow Creek
PoorGlenn County, California · 6 MI E of 99W · Structure no. 11C0063
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 928
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road #61 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road #61 over Willow Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 76 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road #61 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Road #61 over Willow Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Road #61 over Willow Creek carry?
About 928 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Road #61 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Road #61 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.