Main Street over Big Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.15 MI N 2nd ST · Structure no. 12C0205
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,621
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Big Chico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Big Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 113 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 24,621 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,591 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Big Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Main Street over Big 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Big Chico Creek carry?
About 24,621 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Big Chico Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Big Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.