FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRIDGE ST

Carrying BRIDGE ST over SACRAMENTO RIVER

BETWEEN MAIN ST/RIV RD, Colusa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRIDGE ST

The BRIDGE ST bridge in Colusa, California carries BRIDGE ST over SACRAMENTO RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 198.7 meters (652 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,006 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.4 metric tons.

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

How BRIDGE ST compares

▲ 24.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of California bridges
211
Bridges in Colusa · 13 in Poor condition
BRIDGE ST 55.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
8.9
Special reductions
−3.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
198.7 m (652 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,006 vehicles/day
Structure Number
15C0001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRIDGE ST 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 BRIDGE ST against other structures in Colusa 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 BRIDGE ST?

BRIDGE ST in Colusa, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRIDGE ST inspected?

BRIDGE ST'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 2,006 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRIDGE ST 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 BRIDGE ST?

BRIDGE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRIDGE ST?

BRIDGE ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRIDGE ST and does age affect safety?

BRIDGE ST was built in 1980, making it 46 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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