US Bridges

Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 1.9 MI S E Shippee RD · Structure no. 12C0267

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOpenshaw RD
CrossesGold Run Creek
Location1.9 MI S E Shippee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.59335, -121.63948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1990)
Projected traffic11 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Openshaw RD over Gold Run 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 Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Openshaw RD over Gold Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.