Neal RD over Nance Canyon
PoorButte County, California · 0.5 MI E Orovle Chico HWY · Structure no. 12C0354
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1931
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Neal RD over Nance Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Neal RD over Nance Canyon in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Neal RD over Nance Canyon built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.
What condition is Neal RD over Nance Canyon 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 Neal RD over Nance Canyon carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Neal RD over Nance Canyon?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Neal RD over Nance Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.