US Bridges

Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.8 MI East of ST RTE 99 · Structure no. 18C0098

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2047. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPaseo RD
CrossesSutter-Butte Canal
Location0.8 MI East of ST RTE 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.25031, -121.63741
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic67 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Paseo RD 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 Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo RD over Sutter-Butte Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.