US Bridges

State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-032-1.39 · Structure no. 12 0053

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon in Butte County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,555 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesState Route 32
CrossesPine Creek Lagoon
Location03-BUT-032-1.39
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.7533, -121.97169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2020)
Projected traffic17,555 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over Pine Creek Lagoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.