US Bridges

Road V over Provident Canal

Fair

Glenn County, California · Just S of HWY 162 · Structure no. 11C0140

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road V over Provident Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road V over Provident Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1949, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad V
CrossesProvident Canal
LocationJust S of HWY 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.52116, -122.06522
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2018)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Road V over Provident Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road V over Provident Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road V over Provident Canal carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road V over Provident Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road V over Provident Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.