US Bridges

State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-020-12.17 · Structure no. 18 0002

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,912 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesSutter CO Extensioncanal
Location03-SUT-020-12.17
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.14141, -121.69843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width128 ft (38.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2009)
Projected traffic17,912 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Sutter CO Extensioncanal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.