Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR
FairButte County, California · 1.5 MI E of SH 99 · Structure no. 12C0246
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,146
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR in Butte County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR carry?
About 7,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pentz RD over West Brnch Little Dry CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.