US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine

Fair

Sutter County, California · 2 MI N of Howsley RD · Structure no. 18C0068

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,136
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 2,136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2047. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesAuburn Ravine
Location2 MI N of Howsley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.85747, -121.48844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,136 (2015)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine carry?

About 2,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Auburn Ravine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.