Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek
FairButte County, California · 1.5 MI E/O ST HWY 70 · Structure no. 12C0271
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 807
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 88 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek carry?
About 807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Honcut RD over Wyandotte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.