US Bridges

Ord Ferry Road over Sacramento River

Fair

Butte County, California · Glenn CO Line · Structure no. 12C0120

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,308 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ord Ferry Road over Sacramento River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ord Ferry Road over Sacramento River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,697 by 2046. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesOrd Ferry Road
CrossesSacramento River
LocationGlenn CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.62911, -121.99401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,308 ft (398.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2019)
Projected traffic2,697 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Road over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ord Ferry Road over Sacramento River 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 Road over Sacramento River carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ord Ferry Road over Sacramento River?

The structure is 1,308 ft (398.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ord Ferry Road over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.