Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek
PoorButte County, California · 2.2 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 12C0129
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.