US Bridges

Pennington RD over Snake River

Fair

Sutter County, California · 5 MI West of HWY 99 · Structure no. 18C0084

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennington RD over Snake River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pennington RD over Snake River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesPennington RD
CrossesSnake River
Location5 MI West of HWY 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.2754, -121.75302
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2015)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennington RD over Snake River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennington RD over Snake River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pennington RD over Snake River carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pennington RD over Snake River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pennington RD over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.