Pentz Road over Berry Canyon
PoorButte County, California · 3.1 MI East of SR 99 · Structure no. 12C0247
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,146
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pentz Road over Berry Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pentz Road over Berry Canyon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pentz Road over Berry Canyon built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pentz Road over Berry Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Pentz Road over Berry Canyon carry?
About 7,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Pentz Road over Berry Canyon?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Pentz Road over Berry Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.