US Bridges

Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 1 MI E Glenn/Butte CO Li · Structure no. 12C0239

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,662 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesOrd Ferry Road
CrossesLagoon Creek
Location1 MI E Glenn/Butte CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.61944, -121.97623
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2019)
Projected traffic2,662 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ord Ferry Road over Lagoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.