Road 23N00 over French Creek
FairButte County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051154000001083
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road 23N00 over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 23N00 over French Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 23N00 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Road 23N00 over French Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Road 23N00 over French Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road 23N00 over French Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Road 23N00 over French Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.