Colony RD over Western Canal
GoodButte County, California · 0.55 MI N Nelson RD · Structure no. 12C0025
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colony RD over Western Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colony RD over Western Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Colony RD over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colony RD over Western Canal 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Colony RD over Western Canal carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Colony RD over Western Canal?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Colony RD over Western Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.