US Bridges

Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd

Fair

Butte County, California · 9.25 MI E from SH 99 · Structure no. 12C0002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd is a concrete arch - deck carrying Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2047. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanyon Highland DR
CrossesOroville Dam Blvd
Location9.25 MI E from SH 99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.51722, -121.52701
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic631 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Highland DR over Oroville Dam Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.