US Bridges

Cranmore RD over Westside Canal

Poor

Sutter County, California · 0.3 MI N Fasig RD · Structure no. 18C0046

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranmore RD over Westside Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cranmore RD over Westside Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 100 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2047. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCranmore RD
CrossesWestside Canal
Location0.3 MI N Fasig RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98042, -121.80247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2015)
Projected traffic169 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranmore RD over Westside Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Cranmore RD over Westside 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 Cranmore RD over Westside Canal carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cranmore RD over Westside Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cranmore RD over Westside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.