US Bridges

Table Mountain RD over State Route 70

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-19.28 · Structure no. 12 0088

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,251
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Table Mountain RD over State Route 70 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Table Mountain RD over State Route 70 in Butte County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,251 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,783 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTable Mountain RD
CrossesState Route 70
Location03-BUT-070-19.28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56689, -121.61008
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,251 (2020)
Projected traffic21,783 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Table Mountain RD over State Route 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Table Mountain RD over State Route 70 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Table Mountain RD over State Route 70 carry?

About 16,251 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Table Mountain RD over State Route 70?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Table Mountain RD over State Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.