Bennett Road over Jordan Creek
FairButte County, California · 1.3 MI W Hamilton Cana Hy · Structure no. 12C0097
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennett Road over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett Road over Jordan Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bennett Road over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Bennett Road over Jordan 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 Bennett Road over Jordan Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Bennett Road over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bennett Road over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.