Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal
PoorButte County, California · 1.4 MI E/O Larkin RD · Structure no. 12C0161
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Chandon Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.