US Bridges

CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal

Good

Glenn County, California · 1.4 MI N CO RD #33 · Structure no. 11C0240

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD D 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD D
CrossesTehama-Colusa Canal
Location1.4 MI N CO RD #33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.64519, -122.25324
Functional classRural Local

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2011)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal built?

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

What condition is CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD D over Tehama-Colusa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.