US Bridges

River RD over Grassy Banks Slough

Fair

Butte County, California · 2.03 MI N of Ord Ferry RD · Structure no. 12C0317

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,256
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Grassy Banks Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Grassy Banks Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesGrassy Banks Slough
Location2.03 MI N of Ord Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.65601, -121.94339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2006)
Projected traffic820 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 River RD over Grassy Banks Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is River RD over Grassy Banks 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Grassy Banks Slough carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Grassy Banks Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Grassy Banks Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.