River Road over Big Chico Creek
GoodButte County, California · 1.0 MI N/O Chico River RD · Structure no. 12C0010
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 563
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Big Chico Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Big Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 563 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Big Chico Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Big Chico Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does River Road over Big Chico Creek carry?
About 563 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Big Chico Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Big Chico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.