US Bridges

Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 5 MI W of S.R 99 · Structure no. 12C0326

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1930, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCana HWY
CrossesBranch Pine Creek
Location5 MI W of S.R 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83313, -122.02965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2016)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cana HWY over Branch Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cana HWY over Branch Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.