US Bridges

Ord Ferry RD over Hogback Drain

Good

Butte County, California · 0.5 MI W River RD · Structure no. 12C0240

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ord Ferry RD over Hogback Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ord Ferry RD over Hogback Drain in Butte County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,884 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesOrd Ferry RD
CrossesHogback Drain
Location0.5 MI W River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.62481, -121.95485
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,884 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 RD over Hogback Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ord Ferry RD over Hogback Drain 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 RD over Hogback Drain carry?

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

How long is Ord Ferry RD over Hogback Drain?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ord Ferry RD over Hogback Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.