Glenn County Bridge Report Card
Glenn County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Glenn County, California
Glenn County has 240 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 19 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.1% is above the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,713 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Glenn County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 240 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 19 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,713 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.1% | 14.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.4% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.9% | 15.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 71 years vs 48 nationally | 9.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 491,972 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 71 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 11,713 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Glenn County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Route 162 over Sacramento River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1948 |
| Road #61 over Willow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 928 | 1949 |
| County RD 306 over Salt Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1948 |
| Road Y over Mckee Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 157 | 1935 |
| IRR Road 305 over Watson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1920 |
| Road 200a over Stony Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 63 | 1960 |
| County Road 303 over Clarks Valley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27 | 1935 |
| Road 99w over Stony Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,157 | 1913 |
| State Route 162 over Sacramento River Ovfl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1911 |
| Road #48 over Branch Walker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 647 | 1940 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.