US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham Slough

Good

Sutter County, California · 11.5 MI N/O Riego RD · Structure no. 18C0071

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,296
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham Slough in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,773 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesBunkham Slough
Location11.5 MI N/O Riego RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.90591, -121.48777
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,296 (2015)
Projected traffic1,773 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Bunkham Slough built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham Slough carry?

About 2,296 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham Slough?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Bunkham Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.