US Bridges

Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.5 MI N Lower Honcut RD · Structure no. 12C0113

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR in Butte County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesPalermo-Honcut HWY
CrossesEast Branch Wyandotte CR
Location1.5 MI N Lower Honcut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.34785, -121.53879
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Palermo-Honcut HWY over East Branch Wyandotte CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.