US Bridges

Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough

Fair

Butte County, California · 4.98 MI N of HWY 32 · Structure no. 12C0303

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHamilton Nord Cana
CrossesRed Barn Slough
Location4.98 MI N of HWY 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.82295, -121.95684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2016)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Nord Cana over Red Barn Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.