US Bridges

Brewer RD over Yankee Slough

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.3 MI S Bear River DR · Structure no. 18C0032

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer RD over Yankee Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brewer RD over Yankee Slough in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2047. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrewer RD
CrossesYankee Slough
Location0.3 MI S Bear River DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.97519, -121.45181
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2015)
Projected traffic113 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brewer RD over Yankee Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer RD over Yankee Slough 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 Brewer RD over Yankee Slough carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brewer RD over Yankee Slough?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer RD over Yankee Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.