US Bridges

State Route 70 over Oak Knob Draw

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-070-8.34 · Structure no. 12 0208

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Oak Knob Draw is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 70 over Oak Knob Draw in Butte County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesOak Knob Draw
Location03-BUT-070-8.34
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.42318, -121.60504
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2019)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 70 over Oak Knob Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over Oak Knob Draw 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 Oak Knob Draw carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Oak Knob Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Oak Knob Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.