Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch
FairPosted for loadButte County, California · 2.8 MI S of Cherokee RD · Structure no. 12C0181
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Oregon Gulch RD over Oregon Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.