Warner ST over Big Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · Btw 1st ST & Legion Ave · Structure no. 12C0276
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warner ST over Big Chico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Warner ST over Big Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,442 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Warner ST over Big Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Warner ST over Big Chico Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Warner ST over Big Chico Creek carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Warner ST over Big Chico Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Warner ST over Big Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.