US Bridges

County Road Z over Angel Slough

PoorPosted for load

Glenn County, California · 0.3 MI N of S.H. 162 · Structure no. 11C0075

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Z over Angel Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road Z over Angel Slough in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road Z
CrossesAngel Slough
Location0.3 MI N of S.H. 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46743, -121.93001
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2011)
Projected traffic668 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road Z over Angel Slough built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is County Road Z over Angel 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 County Road Z over Angel Slough carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road Z over Angel Slough?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Z over Angel Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.