Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.5 MI SE of Humbug RD · Structure no. 12C0009L
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,054
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 12,054 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,884 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skyway RD WB over Butte 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek carry?
About 12,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Skyway RD WB over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.