US Bridges

Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch

Good

Butte County, California · 1.3 MI East of ST Rout 99 · Structure no. 12C0272

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,015
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,015 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEaton Road
CrossesPleasant Valley Ditch
Location1.3 MI East of ST Rout 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.77577, -121.85091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,015 (2015)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch carry?

About 6,015 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Road over Pleasant Valley Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.