NELSON RD
Carrying NELSON RD over ASH CREEK
1.5 MI W MIDWAY RD, Butte, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NELSON RD
The NELSON RD bridge in Butte, California carries NELSON RD over ASH CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 243 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NELSON RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 34.7 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 243 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 12C0026
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NELSON RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NELSON RD against other structures in Butte and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NELSON RD?
NELSON RD in Butte, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NELSON RD inspected?
NELSON RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 243 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NELSON RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NELSON RD?
NELSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NELSON RD?
NELSON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NELSON RD and does age affect safety?
NELSON RD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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