FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 48

Carrying ROAD 48 over PRINCETON-CODORA CANAL

JUST W HWY 45, Glenn, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 48

The ROAD 48 bridge in Glenn, California carries ROAD 48 over PRINCETON-CODORA CANAL. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 166 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 48 compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of California bridges
242
Bridges in Glenn · 24 in Poor condition
ROAD 48 16.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
166 vehicles/day
Structure Number
11C0146

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 48 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROAD 48 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 48?

ROAD 48 in Glenn, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROAD 48 inspected?

ROAD 48'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 166 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 48 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROAD 48?

ROAD 48 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 48?

ROAD 48 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROAD 48 and does age affect safety?

ROAD 48 was built in 1941, making it 85 years old.

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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