Armour Road over Pheasant Canal
PoorSutter County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Varney RD · Structure no. 18C0039
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Armour Road over Pheasant Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armour Road over Pheasant Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Armour Road over Pheasant Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Armour Road over Pheasant Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Armour Road over Pheasant Canal carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Armour Road over Pheasant Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Armour Road over Pheasant Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.