US Bridges

Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch

Fair

Butte County, California · Just W of Grape Way · Structure no. 12C0323

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,048
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSacramento Ave
CrossesSandy Gulch
LocationJust W of Grape Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.73002, -121.90195
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (2015)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch carry?

About 1,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sacramento Ave over Sandy Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.