FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CRAIG ACCESS ROAD

Carrying CRAIG ACCESS ROAD over OREGON GULCH

0.6 MI FROM LUMKIN RD, Butte, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CRAIG ACCESS ROAD

The CRAIG ACCESS ROAD bridge in Butte, California carries CRAIG ACCESS ROAD over OREGON GULCH. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

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 CRAIG ACCESS ROAD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
441
Bridges in Butte · 26 in Poor condition
CRAIG ACCESS ROAD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
12P0006

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 CRAIG ACCESS 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 CRAIG ACCESS 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 CRAIG ACCESS ROAD?

CRAIG ACCESS 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 CRAIG ACCESS ROAD inspected?

CRAIG ACCESS 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRAIG ACCESS 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 CRAIG ACCESS ROAD?

CRAIG ACCESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CRAIG ACCESS ROAD?

CRAIG ACCESS ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is CRAIG ACCESS ROAD and does age affect safety?

CRAIG ACCESS ROAD was built in 2020, making it 6 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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