Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain
FairButte County, California · 1.2 MI N/O Biggs-Prin HWY · Structure no. 12C0214
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain in Butte County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Riceton HWY over Lateral "a" Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.