US Bridges

County RD 30 over Drain a

Good

Glenn County, California · 0.01 MI E of RD P · Structure no. 11C0210

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 30 over Drain a is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 30 over Drain a in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 30
CrossesDrain a
Location0.01 MI E of RD P
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.65261, -122.14062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2005)
Projected traffic399 by 2047
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 30 over Drain a built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is County RD 30 over Drain a 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 County RD 30 over Drain a carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County RD 30 over Drain a?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 30 over Drain a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.