Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal
FairButte County, California · 1 MI N of Nelson RD · Structure no. 12C0235
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 423
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal carry?
About 423 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Aquas Frias RD over Western Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.