US Bridges

Dayton RD over Comanche Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 0.25 MI N Rogers Ave · Structure no. 12C0119

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,533
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton RD over Comanche Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dayton RD over Comanche Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,533 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,175 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDayton RD
CrossesComanche Creek
Location0.25 MI N Rogers Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.70008, -121.84954
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,533 (2019)
Projected traffic10,175 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dayton RD over Comanche Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton RD over Comanche Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Dayton RD over Comanche Creek carry?

About 3,533 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Dayton RD over Comanche Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dayton RD over Comanche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.