US Bridges

Grape Way over Lindo Channel

FairPosted for load

Butte County, California · 0.9 MI E/O Meridian RD · Structure no. 12C0067

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grape Way over Lindo Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Grape Way over Lindo Channel in Butte County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrape Way
CrossesLindo Channel
Location0.9 MI E/O Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.7227, -121.9125
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grape Way over Lindo Channel built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Grape Way 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grape Way over Lindo Channel carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grape Way over Lindo Channel?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Grape Way over Lindo Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.