US Bridges

County RD 69 over Tehama-Colusa Canal

Good

Glenn County, California · 1.8 MI W of RD D · Structure no. 11C0257

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 69 over Tehama-Colusa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 69 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2047. 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).

CarriesCounty RD 69
CrossesTehama-Colusa Canal
Location1.8 MI W of RD D
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.39966, -122.28804
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic46 by 2047
Trucks—
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 69 over Tehama-Colusa Canal built?

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

What condition is County RD 69 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 County RD 69 over Tehama-Colusa Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is County RD 69 over Tehama-Colusa Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 69 over Tehama-Colusa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.