US Bridges

State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR

Fair

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-020-17.00-YC · Structure no. 18 0009

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,674 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR in Sutter 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,367 by 2041. The structure is 2,674 ft (815 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesFeather River K ST UP RR
Location03-SUT-020-17.00-YC
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.14321, -121.60931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,674 ft (815 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2012)
Projected traffic78,367 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Feather River K ST UP RR built?

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

What condition is State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR?

The structure is 2,674 ft (815 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Feather River K ST UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.