US Bridges

Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI N Bowman RD · Structure no. 08C0040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
274 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLuce Ginswold Road
CrossesDry Fork Cottonwood Crk
Location0.3 MI N Bowman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.31619, -122.46158
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2008)
Projected traffic81 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk 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 Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Luce Ginswold Road over Dry Fork Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.