US Bridges

Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.2 MI N Richvale RD · Structure no. 12C0038

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,314 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway RD
CrossesHigh Lift Lateral Canal
Location1.2 MI N Richvale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.51096, -121.74962
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2018)
Projected traffic9,314 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over High Lift Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.