US Bridges

State Route 70 over Campbell Creek Overflow

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-19.81 · Structure no. 12 0145

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

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Campbell Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 70 over Campbell Creek Overflow 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 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesCampbell Creek Overflow
Location03-BUT-070-19.81
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.57347, -121.61502
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 Overflow built?

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

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

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

How long is State Route 70 over Campbell Creek Overflow?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Campbell Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.