US Bridges

Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow

Fair

Sutter County, California · 1 MI W/O Pleasant Grv RD · Structure no. 18C0074

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1925, 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 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNicolaus Ave
CrossesCoon Creek Overflow
Location1 MI W/O Pleasant Grv RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.90725, -121.5048
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2015)
Projected traffic666 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolaus Ave over Coon Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.