US Bridges

Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine

Good

Butte County, California · 0.8 MI E Lincoln Blvd · Structure no. 12C0406

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,290
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine in Butte County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOphir RD Extension
CrossesWyman Ravine
Location0.8 MI E Lincoln Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46595, -121.53417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2007)
Projected traffic1,817 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ophir RD Extension over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ophir RD Extension over Wyman Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.