US Bridges

Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.1 MI E of River RD · Structure no. 12C0241

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,383 by 2046. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesOrd Ferry Road
CrossesAngel Slough
Location0.1 MI E of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.62746, -121.94467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123.1 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 traffic2,383 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Angel Slough built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough carry?

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

How long is Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ord Ferry Road over Angel Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.