Salem Street over Little Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.1 MI N of 10th ST · Structure no. 12C0336
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Street over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Salem Street over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Street over Little Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Street over Little 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 Salem Street over Little Chico Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Salem Street over Little Chico Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Street over Little Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.