US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.4 MI N/O Bear River DR · Structure no. 18C0009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
566 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,081
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,438 by 2047. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesBear River
Location0.4 MI N/O Bear River DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98402, -121.48756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2015)
Projected traffic3,438 by 2047
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Bear River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.