West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain
PoorSutter County, California · At North Butte RD · Structure no. 18C0086
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West Butte RD over Cherokee Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.