US Bridges

Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek

Fair

Amador County, California · 1.6 MI East of Main ST · Structure no. 26C0041

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSutter Creek RD
CrossesSutter Creek
Location1.6 MI East of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAmador County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.39885, -120.77706
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2013)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sutter Creek RD over Sutter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.