Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain
FairButte County, California · 0.1 KM N of Richvale HWY · Structure no. 12C0232
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain in Butte County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Aguas Frias Road over Richvale West Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.