US Bridges

Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · At Bidwell Avenue · Structure no. 12C0325

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Ave
CrossesBig Chico Creek
LocationAt Bidwell Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.727, -121.86331
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2006)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Ave 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 Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Ave over Big Chico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.