US Bridges

State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-032-1.63 · Structure no. 12 0203

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow in Butte County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,555 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 32
CrossesPine Creek Overflow
Location03-BUT-032-1.63
RouteState Highway 32
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.75321, -121.967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2020)
Projected traffic17,555 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over Pine Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.