Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch
PoorPosted for loadButte County, California · 0.7 MI W Orovillechico Hy · Structure no. 12C0352
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mesa RD over Durham Mutual Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.