US Bridges

SR 70 over Montgomery Street

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-14.61-OVL · Structure no. 12 0146

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 70 over Montgomery Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 70 over Montgomery Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,353 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesSR 70
CrossesMontgomery Street
Location03-BUT-070-14.61-OVL
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.50799, -121.57318
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2020)
Projected traffic24,353 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 70 over Montgomery Street built?

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

What condition is SR 70 over Montgomery Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 70 over Montgomery Street carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 70 over Montgomery Street?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR 70 over Montgomery Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.