Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River
FairPosted for loadButte County, California · 5 MI N of Paradise Ca · Structure no. 0000000L1840311
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa Way -W B over W Branch Feather River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.