US Bridges

Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.5 MI W Schlag Road · Structure no. 18C0037

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2047. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes Road
CrossesSutter Bypass E Channel
Location0.5 MI W Schlag Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.07314, -121.74626
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel 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 Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Road over Sutter Bypass E Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.