El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough
FairButte County, California · 0.1 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 12C0392
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough 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 El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns El Monte Ave over Dead Horse Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.