Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch
PoorButte County, California · 0.9 MI N of Neal RD · Structure no. 12C0031
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,552
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch 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 Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch carry?
About 1,552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Orvle Chico HWY over Durham Mutual Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.