Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70
FairSutter County, California · 03-SUT-070-R4.00 · Structure no. 18 0049
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nicolaus 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,739 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70 built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70 carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70?
The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Nicolaus Avenue over State Route 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.