US Bridges

New Hope Road over Suitor Slough

Good

Sacramento County, California · 2.8 MI NE San Joq CO Line · Structure no. 24C0170

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,821
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Suitor Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying New Hope Road over Suitor Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,447 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesSuitor Slough
Location2.8 MI NE San Joq CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24231, -121.37376
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,821 (2009)
Projected traffic2,447 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 New Hope Road over Suitor Slough built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Suitor Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Suitor Slough carry?

About 1,821 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Suitor Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Suitor Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.