Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek
FairButte County, California · 0.1 MI S JCT Humboldt RD · Structure no. 12C0028
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bull Hill/Skywy RD 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 Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bull Hill/Skywy RD over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.