US Bridges

Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River

GoodPosted for load

Butte County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051153000001077

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2016 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River is a steel truss - thru carrying Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad 20N15
CrossesS Fork Feather River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 20N15
Coordinates39.60762, -121.15222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2016)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Road 20N15 over S Fork Feather River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.