US Bridges

Holly Ave over Lindo Channel

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.5 MI S of W East Ave · Structure no. 12C0412

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,693
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Ave over Lindo Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holly Ave over Lindo Channel in Butte County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,693 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolly Ave
CrossesLindo Channel
Location0.5 MI S of W East Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74908, -121.86545
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,693 (2018)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Ave over Lindo Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Ave over Lindo Channel 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 Holly Ave over Lindo Channel carry?

About 4,693 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holly Ave over Lindo Channel?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Ave over Lindo Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.