FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAMILTON NORD CANA

Carrying HAMILTON NORD CANA over ROCK CREEK

3.0 MI N OF SH 32, Butte, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAMILTON NORD CANA

The HAMILTON NORD CANA bridge in Butte, California carries HAMILTON NORD CANA over ROCK 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 30.6 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 694 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HAMILTON NORD CANA compares

▼ 0.2
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of California bridges
441
Bridges in Butte · 26 in Poor condition
HAMILTON NORD CANA 31.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.5
Serviceability /30
26.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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
30.6 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
694 vehicles/day
Structure Number
12C0307

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAMILTON NORD CANA 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 HAMILTON NORD CANA 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 HAMILTON NORD CANA?

HAMILTON NORD CANA 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 HAMILTON NORD CANA inspected?

HAMILTON NORD CANA'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 694 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAMILTON NORD CANA 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 HAMILTON NORD CANA?

HAMILTON NORD CANA has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAMILTON NORD CANA?

HAMILTON NORD CANA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAMILTON NORD CANA and does age affect safety?

HAMILTON NORD CANA 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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