Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek
FairButte County, California · 4.1 MI E of S.R. 99 · Structure no. 12C0248
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,146
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek 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 4,434 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Durham-Pentz RD over Clear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek carry?
About 7,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Durham-Pentz RD over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.