Salem Bridge Replacement Project
Currently in Design Phase
Project Information
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 âTâ girders. The bridge suffers from the following deficiencies:
- The bridge width has no shoulders and narrow lengths which do not meet current safety standards for cars and bicyclists.
- The sidewalks have steep approaches which do not meet ADA standards.
- There is erosion at the west abutment, with some undermining of the wall, which is contributing to the failure of the sidewalk.
- Various concrete girders and the overhangs are showing signs of deterioration
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.
Project Timeline
Public Outreach
Notice for Neighborhood Meeting on May 24, 2022
Neighborhood Update - March 2021
Environmental
Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Technical Appendices:
- Appendix A: Natural Environmental Study
- Appendix B: Draft Delineation of Waters of the U.S.
- Appendix C: Historical Resources Survey Report/Archaeological Survey Report
- Appendix D: Road Construction Emissions Model Output
- Appendix E: Initial Site Assessment
- Appendix F: Final Hydraulic Study
- Appendix G: Construction Noise Technical Memorandum
Emailed questions may be submitted to tracy.bettencourt@chicoca.gov
Contact Information
If you have questions or would like to provide feedback regarding the project, please email salem.bridge@chicoca.gov and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Project Manager: Noel Carvalho â (530) 879-6900