US Bridges

Moore RD over South Sutter Canal

Good

Placer County, California · 1.9 MI E Brewer RD · Structure no. 19C0165

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore RD over South Sutter Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore RD over South Sutter Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMoore RD
CrossesSouth Sutter Canal
Location1.9 MI E Brewer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.86791, -121.41424
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2007)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Moore RD over South Sutter Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moore RD over South Sutter Canal carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moore RD over South Sutter Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Moore RD over South Sutter Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.