Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek
PoorButte County, California · 0.5 MI SE Humbug RD · Structure no. 12C0009R
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,054
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,054 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,884 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 39 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 EB over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek carry?
About 12,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Skyway RD EB over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.