US Bridges

Erickson RD over Western Canal

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.3 MI S Nelson Shipee RD · Structure no. 12C0397

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erickson RD over Western Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erickson RD over Western Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesErickson RD
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.3 MI S Nelson Shipee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.53252, -121.73561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erickson RD over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erickson RD over Western 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Erickson RD over Western Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Erickson RD over Western Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Erickson RD over Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.