US Bridges

Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine

Good

Sierra County, California · 0.4 MI North of Route 49 · Structure no. 13C0058

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine is a concrete slab carrying Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine in Sierra County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSierra Butte Road
CrossesReis Ravine
Location0.4 MI North of Route 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56719, -120.64047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Butte Road over Reis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Butte Road over Reis Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.