Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal
FairButte County, California · 2 MI W/O Biggs Gridley RD · Structure no. 12C0385
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal 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 Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Farris RD over Main Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.