US Bridges

Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel

FairPosted for load

Butte County, California · N of W Lindo Ave · Structure no. 12C0066

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
669
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGuynn Ave
CrossesLindo Channel
LocationN of W Lindo Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.74351, -121.87587
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2017)
Projected traffic3,643 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Guynn Ave over Lindo Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.