US Bridges

Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.9 MI W Hmtn Nd Cana Hy · Structure no. 12C0308

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNord Gianella RD
CrossesBare Pole Ditch
Location0.9 MI W Hmtn Nd Cana Hy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.78132, -121.97683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch 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 Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nord Gianella RD over Bare Pole Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.