US Bridges

State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso)

Good

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-070-8.09 · Structure no. 18 0001R

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,556 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso) in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,707 by 2042. The structure is 1,556 ft (474.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesState Route 70 EB
CrossesBear River (rio Oso)
Location03-SUT-070-8.09
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates38.96933, -121.54296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,556 ft (474.3 m)
Longest span210 ft (63.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic16,707 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso) 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso) carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso)?

The structure is 1,556 ft (474.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (63.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 EB over Bear River (rio Oso)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.