US Bridges

Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.3 MI E of SH 113 · Structure no. 18C0059

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSubaco RD
CrossesPheasant Canal
Location0.3 MI E of SH 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.92321, -121.68148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Subaco RD over Pheasant 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Subaco RD over Pheasant Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.