US Bridges

Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough

Good

Glenn County, California · 2.05 MI E of I-5 · Structure no. 11C0208

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBayliss Blue Gum R
CrossesBayliss Slough
Location2.05 MI E of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.58228, -122.17495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2010)
Projected traffic1,964 by 2047
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bayliss Blue Gum R over Bayliss Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.