US Bridges

Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.2 MI East of ST RTE 99 · Structure no. 18C0097

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCutting Ave
CrossesSutter-Butte Canal
Location0.2 MI East of ST RTE 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.24304, -121.6456
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cutting Ave over Sutter-Butte Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.