US Bridges

Esplanade over Lindo Channel

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.15 MI N of W 11th Ave · Structure no. 12C0203

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade over Lindo Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Esplanade over Lindo Channel in Butte County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,718 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEsplanade
CrossesLindo Channel
Location0.15 MI N of W 11th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.74911, -121.85387
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2018)
Projected traffic39,718 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Esplanade over Lindo Channel built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Esplanade 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Esplanade over Lindo Channel carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Esplanade over Lindo Channel?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade over Lindo Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.