US Bridges

E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal

Poor

Butte County, California · Just E/O Alexander Ave · Structure no. 12C0132

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal in Butte County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Evans Reimer RD
CrossesSutter-Butte Canal
LocationJust E/O Alexander Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33466, -121.63444
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic11 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E Evans Reimer RD over Sutter-Butte Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.