Road 53 over Colusa Drain
FairGlenn County, California · 0.5 MI E Road V · Structure no. 11C0236
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 53 over Colusa Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 53 over Colusa Drain in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 53 over Colusa Drain built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 53 over Colusa Drain 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 53 over Colusa Drain carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Road 53 over Colusa Drain?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road 53 over Colusa Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.