FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD Z

Carrying COUNTY ROAD Z over ANGEL SLOUGH

0.3 MI N OF S.H. 162, Glenn, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD Z

The COUNTY ROAD Z bridge in Glenn, California carries COUNTY ROAD Z over ANGEL SLOUGH. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 91.7 meters (301 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 586 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 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. 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.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COUNTY ROAD Z compares

242
Bridges in Glenn · 24 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
91.7 m (301 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
586 vehicles/day
Structure Number
11C0075

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

COUNTY ROAD Z 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 COUNTY ROAD Z 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 COUNTY ROAD Z?

COUNTY ROAD Z in Glenn, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD Z inspected?

COUNTY ROAD Z'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 586 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD Z 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 COUNTY ROAD Z?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for COUNTY ROAD Z.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD Z?

COUNTY ROAD Z is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD Z and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD Z was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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