Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek
FairPosted for loadButte County, California · Just S of Humboldt Ave · Structure no. 12C0062
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,161
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Boucher Street 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 Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek carry?
About 1,161 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Boucher Street over Little Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.