US Bridges

Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY

Poor

Butte County, California · 1 MI NE Tble Mtn Bl · Structure no. 12C0261

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY in Butte County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee RD
CrossesUP RR & BNSF RY
Location1 MI NE Tble Mtn Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.5357, -121.54967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2019)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee RD over UP RR & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.