US Bridges

County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet

Fair

Glenn County, California · Just W/O Road H · Structure no. 11C0104

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 35
CrossesArtois Drawlet
LocationJust W/O Road H
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.61135, -122.21671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2010)
Projected traffic107 by 2047
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet 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 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 35 over Artois Drawlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.