Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · At/South of Humboldt Ave · Structure no. 12C0061
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,058
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,611 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bruce ST over Little Chico 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek carry?
About 1,058 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bruce ST over Little Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.