US Bridges

State Route 104 over Sutter Creek

Poor

Amador County, California · 10-AMA-104-R5.86-ION · Structure no. 26 0005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 104 over Sutter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 104 over Sutter Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,869 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesState Route 104
CrossesSutter Creek
Location10-AMA-104-R5.86-ION
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates38.35292, -120.93491
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2009)
Projected traffic29,869 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$742,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 104 over Sutter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 104 over Sutter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 104 over Sutter Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 104 over Sutter Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 104 over Sutter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.