State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · 03-BUT-032-8.31-CHC · Structure no. 12 0043
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 104 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,925 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 32 over Big Chico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.