Openshaw RD over Dry Creek
PoorButte County, California · 0.15 MI N Shippee RD · Structure no. 12C0268
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Openshaw RD over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Openshaw RD over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Openshaw RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Openshaw RD over Dry Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Openshaw RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Openshaw RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Openshaw RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.