US Bridges

IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch

Good

Glenn County, California · 25.76 MI N Colusa CO Lin · Structure no. 11C0093

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesIRR County RD 306
CrossesDry Gulch
Location25.76 MI N Colusa CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71076, -122.54985
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2001)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR County RD 306 over Dry Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.