US Bridges

Kirkville RD over East Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 2.8 MI E of SH 113 · Structure no. 18C0082

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkville RD over East Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kirkville RD over East Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2047. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkville RD
CrossesEast Canal
Location2.8 MI E of SH 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.90875, -121.63986
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2047
Trucks9%
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 Kirkville RD over East Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkville RD over East Canal 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 Kirkville RD over East Canal carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kirkville RD over East Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkville RD over East Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.