Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal
FairSutter County, California · @ Reclamation Road · Structure no. 18C0035
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Varney Road over Robbins (drainage) Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.