US Bridges

S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek

FairPosted for load

Butte County, California · 1.0 MI S/O Chico River RD · Structure no. 12C0109

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS End Alberton Ave
CrossesLittle Chico Creek
Location1.0 MI S/O Chico River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.69205, -121.90332
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek 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 S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns S End Alberton Ave over Little Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.