US Bridges

State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-40.99 · Structure no. 12 0038

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
684 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River is a steel arch - deck carrying State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,289 by 2040. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesN Fk Feather River
Location03-BUT-070-40.99
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.79421, -121.45278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,289 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is State Route 70 over N Fk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over N Fk Feather River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.