US Bridges

Electric Ave over Butler Slough

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.6 MI NE of SR 99 · Structure no. 08C0318

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Electric Ave over Butler Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Electric Ave over Butler Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElectric Ave
CrossesButler Slough
Location0.6 MI NE of SR 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.14973, -122.12704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic16 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Electric Ave over Butler Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Electric Ave over Butler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Electric Ave over Butler Slough carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Electric Ave over Butler Slough?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Electric Ave over Butler Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.