US Bridges

Oswald Road over Snake Slough

Good

Sutter County, California · At Schlag Road · Structure no. 18C0043

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oswald Road over Snake Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oswald Road over Snake Slough in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOswald Road
CrossesSnake Slough
LocationAt Schlag Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.06933, -121.73596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Oswald Road over Snake Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oswald Road over Snake Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Oswald Road over Snake Slough carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oswald Road over Snake Slough?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oswald Road over Snake Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.