US Bridges

E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough

Good

Butte County, California · 0.2 MI E of SH 99 · Structure no. 12C0164

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Rio Bonito RD
CrossesHamilton Slough
Location0.2 MI E of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42515, -121.68616
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)
Projected traffic366 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E Rio Bonito RD over Hamilton Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.