US Bridges

Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine

Good

Butte County, California · 0.6 MI S Palermo RD · Structure no. 12C0139

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,423
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine in Butte County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalermo-Honcut HWY
CrossesBranch Wyman Ravine
Location0.6 MI S Palermo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42751, -121.53733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (2018)
Projected traffic1,891 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Branch Wyman Ravine built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine carry?

About 2,423 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Palermo-Honcut HWY over Branch Wyman Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.