US Bridges

Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · Stevens Ave · Structure no. 12C0179

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrouch Ave
CrossesComanche Creek
LocationStevens Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.68589, -121.88171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2019)
Projected traffic183 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Crouch Ave over Comanche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.