US Bridges

Township Road over East Interceptor Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · At Pease Road · Structure no. 18C0095

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,056
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over East Interceptor Canal is a concrete slab carrying Township Road over East Interceptor Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesEast Interceptor Canal
LocationAt Pease Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.17076, -121.68859
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2015)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2042
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over East Interceptor Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over East Interceptor 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over East Interceptor Canal carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over East Interceptor Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over East Interceptor Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.