Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat)
PoorButte County, California · 1.25 MI S Richvale HWY · Structure no. 12C0154
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat) in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat) built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat) 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat) carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat)?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wickman RD over Watt Lateral (irrig Lat)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.