Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough
GoodButte County, California · Just South of Ophir RD · Structure no. 12C0407
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,199
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 104 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,199 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.
How much traffic does Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough carry?
About 3,199 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Blvd over Kusel Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.