Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon
PoorButte County, California · At Mesa Road · Structure no. 12C0030
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oroville Chico HWY over Nance Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.