US Bridges

Pacific Avenue over Eastside Drainage Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 1/2 MI S Catlett RD · Structure no. 18C0092

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
271 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Avenue over Eastside Drainage Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific Avenue 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPacific Avenue
CrossesEastside Drainage Canal
Location1/2 MI S Catlett RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83669, -121.52556
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2015)
Projected traffic555 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pacific Avenue 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 Pacific Avenue 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 Pacific Avenue over Eastside Drainage Canal carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Avenue over Eastside Drainage Canal?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Avenue over Eastside Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.