Pentz RD over Dry Creek
GoodButte County, California · Just E Wheelock RD · Structure no. 12C0250
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pentz RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pentz RD over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,656 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pentz RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pentz RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Pentz RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pentz RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pentz RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.