US Bridges

State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-R21.70 · Structure no. 12 0202

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,872 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 70
CrossesGold Run Creek
Location03-BUT-070-R21.70
RouteState Highway 70
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.59923, -121.62002
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic46,872 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gold Run Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Gold Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.