US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek

Poor

Sutter County, California · .8 MI N of Riego RD · Structure no. 18C0062

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,438 by 2047. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesSciata Creek
Location.8 MI N of Riego RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.76362, -121.48825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2015)
Projected traffic3,438 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$267,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Sciata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.