Midway RD over Western Canal
FairButte County, California · 0.2 MI N Nelson Shippee R · Structure no. 12C0040
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,371
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Midway RD over Western Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Midway RD over Western Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Midway RD over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Midway RD over Western 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Midway RD over Western Canal carry?
About 1,371 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Midway RD over Western Canal?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Midway RD over Western Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.