Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal
FairButte County, California · 0.4 MI NE Tble Mtn Bl · Structure no. 12C0258
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 573 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2047. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal?
The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee RD over Thermalito Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.