US Bridges

Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.1 MI E SH 70 · Structure no. 12C0231

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,808
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY in Butte County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,808 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,007 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOphir RD
CrossesUP RR & BNSF RY
Location1.1 MI E SH 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.4652, -121.56024
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,808 (2011)
Projected traffic4,007 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY carry?

About 6,808 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ophir RD over UP RR & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.