Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek
PoorButte County, California · Btw Vallombrosa¢ennal · Structure no. 12C0212
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,707 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 78 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Manzanita Ave over Big Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.