US Bridges

Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal

Fair

Glenn County, California · 0.15 MI W of SR 45 · Structure no. 11C0148

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBaylis Blue Gum RD
CrossesPrinceton-Codora Canal
Location0.15 MI W of SR 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.58244, -122.01015
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2011)
Projected traffic1,697 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora 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 2022.

How much traffic does Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Baylis Blue Gum RD over Princeton-Codora Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.