US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine

Good

Butte County, California · Just South Mt Ida RD · Structure no. 12C0342

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine is a concrete tee beam carrying Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine in Butte County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 99 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,289 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesSouth Brnch Wyman Ravine
LocationJust South Mt Ida RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.4824, -121.50349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2019)
Projected traffic2,289 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over South Brnch Wyman Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.