MIDDLE HONCUT RD
Carrying MIDDLE HONCUT RD over WYANDOTTE CREEK
2.2 MI E OF SH 70, Butte, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLE HONCUT RD
The MIDDLE HONCUT RD bridge in Butte, California carries MIDDLE HONCUT RD over WYANDOTTE CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDDLE HONCUT 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
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 1960
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 12C0129
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
MIDDLE HONCUT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MIDDLE HONCUT 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 MIDDLE HONCUT RD?
MIDDLE HONCUT RD in Butte, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDDLE HONCUT RD inspected?
MIDDLE HONCUT 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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLE HONCUT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLE HONCUT RD?
MIDDLE HONCUT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLE HONCUT RD?
MIDDLE HONCUT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MIDDLE HONCUT RD and does age affect safety?
MIDDLE HONCUT RD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.
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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