US Bridges

Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl

Good

Sutter County, California · 3.1 MI E/O Acacia Ave · Structure no. 18C0077

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,551
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesButte House RD
CrossesSutter CO Extension Cnl
Location3.1 MI E/O Acacia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16308, -121.69851
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,551 (2015)
Projected traffic3,591 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl carry?

About 3,551 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Butte House RD over Sutter CO Extension Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.