Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow
FairButte County, California · 0.2 MI N/W Shippee RD · Structure no. 12C0269
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1931
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow in Butte County, California. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 103 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.
What condition is Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow 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 Dry Creek Overflow carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Openshaw RD over Dry Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.