US Bridges

Cana HWY over Pine Creek

Poor

Butte County, California · 4 MI W/O SR 99 · Structure no. 12C0301

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cana HWY over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cana HWY over Pine Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCana HWY
CrossesPine Creek
Location4 MI W/O SR 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.84031, -122.01616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2017)
Projected traffic327 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cana HWY over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cana HWY over Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cana HWY over Pine Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Cana HWY over Pine Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cana HWY over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.