US Bridges

Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 0.2 MI N Lassen Ave · Structure no. 12C0237

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,864 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCohasset RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.2 MI N Lassen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77669, -121.84364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2018)
Projected traffic14,864 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Cohasset RD over Sycamore 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 Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Cohasset RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.