Road 43 over Drain a
FairGlenn County, California · 0.2 MI E Road Tt · Structure no. 11C0228
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 43 over Drain a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 43 over Drain a in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 78 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 5 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 43 over Drain a built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Road 43 over Drain a 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 43 over Drain a carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Road 43 over Drain a?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Road 43 over Drain a?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.