Pennington RD over Unknown Drain
FairButte County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Sutter CO Line · Structure no. 12C0388
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennington RD over Unknown Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennington RD over Unknown Drain in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennington RD over Unknown Drain built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pennington RD over Unknown Drain 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Pennington RD over Unknown Drain carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pennington RD over Unknown Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pennington RD over Unknown Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.