Garden DR over State Route 70
FairButte County, California · 03-BUT-070-16.63 · Structure no. 12 0166
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden DR over State Route 70 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Garden DR 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,608 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden DR over State Route 70 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden DR over State Route 70 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 Garden DR over State Route 70 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden DR over State Route 70?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Garden DR over State Route 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.