US Bridges

Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · N of Edgar Ave · Structure no. 12C0404

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Pine Ave
CrossesComanche Creek
LocationN of Edgar Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.69883, -121.86857
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2006)
Projected traffic610 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Pine Ave over Comanche 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Pine Ave over Comanche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.