US Bridges

Bruce RD over Little Chico Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.5 MI S Humbolt RD · Structure no. 12C0106

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce RD over Little Chico Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bruce RD over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,448 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBruce RD
CrossesLittle Chico Creek
Location0.5 MI S Humbolt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.73321, -121.7875
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2018)
Projected traffic19,448 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bruce RD over Little Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce RD 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 RD over Little Chico Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bruce RD over Little Chico Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce RD over Little Chico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.