US Bridges

County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal

Fair

Glenn County, California · 1.3 MI W of RD D · Structure no. 11C0238

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 33
CrossesTehama-Colusa Canal
Location1.3 MI W of RD D
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGlenn County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.62488, -122.27262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2001)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 33 over Tehama-Colusa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.