US Bridges

Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 0.5 MI E Lone Tree RD · Structure no. 12C0138

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCox Lane
CrossesWyandotte Creek
Location0.5 MI E Lone Tree RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.38667, -121.56663
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2019)
Projected traffic367 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Lane over Wyandotte 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Lane over Wyandotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.