US Bridges

Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough

Fair

Butte County, California · 3.7 MI E/O Glenn CO Line · Structure no. 12C0088

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,454
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,454 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,923 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesOrd Ferry RD
CrossesW Branch Edgar Slough
Location3.7 MI E/O Glenn CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.63028, -121.93381
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,454 (2017)
Projected traffic2,923 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough 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 Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough carry?

About 3,454 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ord Ferry RD over W Branch Edgar Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.