US Bridges

Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw

Good

Glenn County, California · 0.8 MI W/O Road D · Structure no. 11C0177

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2047. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoad 65
CrossesDead Dog Draw
Location0.8 MI W/O Road D
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43623, -122.26421
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2015)
Projected traffic184 by 2047
Trucks1%
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 65 over Dead Dog Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Road 65 over Dead Dog Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.