E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel
PoorButte County, California · At E. Lindo Avenue · Structure no. 12C0274
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,848
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel 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 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 7,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,531 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel 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 E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel carry?
About 7,848 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns E 5th Ave (chico) over Lindo Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.