US Bridges

W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.25 MI W of Block RD · Structure no. 12C0131

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral is a concrete slab carrying W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral in Butte County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2047. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesW Evans-Reimer RD
CrossesSpencer Lateral
Location0.25 MI W of Block RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.33356, -121.73002
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2019)
Projected traffic163 by 2047
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Evans-Reimer RD over Spencer Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.