ROAD #61
Carrying ROAD #61 over WILLOW CREEK
6 MI E OF 99W, Glenn, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROAD #61
The ROAD #61 bridge in Glenn, California carries ROAD #61 over WILLOW CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1950, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 928 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROAD #61 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 42.7 m (140 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 928 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 11C0063
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
ROAD #61 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ROAD #61 against other structures in Glenn and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROAD #61?
ROAD #61 in Glenn, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROAD #61 inspected?
ROAD #61's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 928 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD #61 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROAD #61?
ROAD #61 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD #61?
ROAD #61 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ROAD #61 and does age affect safety?
ROAD #61 was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 1950.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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