US Bridges

Powell RD over Snake River

Good

Sutter County, California · 0.3 MI N Pennington RD · Structure no. 18C0085

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell RD over Snake River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Powell RD over Snake River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,046 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesPowell RD
CrossesSnake River
Location0.3 MI N Pennington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27886, -121.77154
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2015)
Projected traffic1,046 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 Powell RD over Snake River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell RD over Snake River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Powell RD over Snake River carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Powell RD over Snake River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Powell RD over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.