FOLLOW THE REBUILD
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2024
Phase 2 & 3 Begin!
The final stages of the rebuild are scheduled for the second half of this year! We look forward to the return of the Bridge and a place for our community to celebrate special moments.
2022-2023
Ongoing Fundraising
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2021
Phase 2 Planning Begins
Western Wood Structures of Tualatin, OR, completes engineering plans for the floor and trusses of Phase 2. Fundraising efforts continue.
November 2020
Phase 1 Completed
Foundations, abutments, columns, and slope protection are ready for the next phase.
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October 2020
Bridge Ownership Transfers to HRCBA
In October 2020, the Bridge hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony, and HRCBA officially took over ownership of the right-of-way and bridge assets. Supporters celebrated raising $1 million toward rebuilding costs.
September 2020
Phase 1 Construction Begins
Foundations, abutments, columns, and slope protection were poured. Thanks to Mathews Readymix for their donation of labor and materials.
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June 2020
New Caretaker Cottage Completed
A new caretaker cottage was completed for future ongoing bridge care. Big thanks to local area businesses and organizations, including faculty and students from the Chico State Department of Construction Management, for donated expertise, labor, and materials.
Spring & Summer 2020
Rebuild Plans Finalized
Quincy Engineering (now Consor) of Rancho Cordova, CA, an experienced bridge engineering firm with strong ties to Butte County, created pro bono engineering plans for the rebuild. HRCBA then hired Q&D Construction of Sparks, Nevada, to do the construction. Geologic, hydrological, and environmental permits were approved in 2020, and the rebuild plan took shape:​
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Phase 1
Foundations, abutments, columns, slope protection
Completion: 2021
Phase 3
Sides and roof
Estimated completion: 2024
Phase 2
Floor and trusses
Estimated completion: 2024
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April 2019
Funding Decisions
HRCBA learned FEMA would only reimburse reconstruction costs, nor did Butte County have any funds for reconstruction. The only choice: rebuild with private donations. HRCBA began discussions to take over the deed to the right-of-way across Butte Creek and eventual HRCBA ownership of the reconstructed bridge.
January 2019
Rebuild Efforts Begin
Bridge supporters decided to rebuild the Bridge with its original design and appearance but with necessary safety standard upgrades.
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November 2018
Bridge Destroyed by
Camp Fire
Thank you to our rebuilding powerhouse team
Chris Souder, Chico State Construction Management
Western Wood Structures
Q+D Construction
Conroy Construction, Inc.
Maxwell Katt, Consor Engineering