US Bridges

State Route 70 over Campbell Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-19.61 · Structure no. 12 0144

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Campbell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 70 over Campbell Creek 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,010 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location03-BUT-070-19.61
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.57108, -121.61306
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2020)
Projected traffic36,010 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 70 over Campbell Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 70 over Campbell Creek 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 State Route 70 over Campbell Creek carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.