US Bridges

Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal

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Sutter County, California · 0.25 MI E of Humphrey Rd. · Structure no. 18C0078

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,866
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesButte House Road
CrossesWadsworth Canal
Location0.25 MI E of Humphrey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.16698, -121.7289
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,866 (2015)
Projected traffic5,108 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal 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 Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal carry?

About 3,866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Butte House Road over Wadsworth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.