Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal
GoodPlacer County, California · 1.4 MI E Sutter CO Line · Structure no. 19C0078
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,060
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal carry?
About 2,060 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dowd Road over South Sutter Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.