The City of Chico has obtained funding to replace the structurally deficient and  functionally obsolete Salem Street Bridge over Little Chico Creek. The bridge is located between W. 9th Street and W. 10th Street and provides a link between the Barber neighborhood and Downtown. The existing bridge was constructed in 1916 and consists of 64-foot long, 2-span reinforced concrete “T” girders. 

 

 

 

To address these concerns, the City is planning to replace the existing structure with a new bridge along the same alignment. The new structure will accommodate 2 lanes of traffic, 5-foot bike lanes, and sidewalks. The proposed improvements will extend approximately 100 feet along Salem Street from either end of the bridge. To facilitate construction, the bridge and a portion of Salem Street will be temporary closed to traffic. The City will be working closely with the area residents to maintain access to their properties during construction.

 

The project is 100 percent federally funded through the Highway Bridge Program and Toll Credits. The federal funds are being administered through the Caltrans Local Assistance Program.