Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek
FairButte County, California · At Orange ST · Structure no. 12C0236
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,112
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 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 6,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,133 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Dayton RD over Little Chico 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek carry?
About 6,112 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Dayton RD over Little Chico Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.