US Bridges

Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70

Good

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-070-R5.09 · Structure no. 18 0047

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70 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 17,739 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCornelius Avenue
CrossesState Route 70
Location03-SUT-070-R5.09
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.92499, -121.54427
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic17,739 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70 built?

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

What condition is Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70 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 Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelius Avenue over State Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.