MIDWAY ROAD
Carrying MIDWAY ROAD over BUTTE CREEK AND OVERFLOW
SOUTH OF WHITE DRIVE, Butte, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDWAY ROAD
The MIDWAY ROAD bridge in Butte, California carries MIDWAY ROAD over BUTTE CREEK AND OVERFLOW. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 12 sections, stretching 428.5 meters (1406 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,254 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDWAY ROAD 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
- 2022
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 428.5 m (1406 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.4 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,254 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 12C0434
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDWAY ROAD 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 MIDWAY ROAD 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 MIDWAY ROAD?
MIDWAY ROAD in Butte, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDWAY ROAD inspected?
MIDWAY ROAD'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 1,254 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDWAY ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDWAY ROAD?
MIDWAY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDWAY ROAD?
MIDWAY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MIDWAY ROAD and does age affect safety?
MIDWAY ROAD was built in 2022, making it 4 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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