W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal
FairButte County, California · 1.6 MI N/O Grid-Colus HWY · Structure no. 12C0283
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,659
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal carry?
About 1,659 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns W Biggs Gridley RD over Br Sutter Butte Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.