US Bridges

Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · Pacific Ave · Structure no. 18C0091

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
235 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCatlett RD
CrossesEastside Drainage Canal
LocationPacific Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.84516, -121.52409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2015)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Catlett RD over Eastside Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.