Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal
GoodButte County, California · 0.95 MI E Midway RD · Structure no. 12C0035
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,191
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal 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 2021.
How much traffic does Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal carry?
About 1,191 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Richvale HWY over Cherokee Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.