US Bridges

Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Butte County, California · 1.91 MI North of Cana HWY · Structure no. 12C0093

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCana Pine Creek RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.91 MI North of Cana HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.86782, -121.99429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine 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 Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cana Pine Creek RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.