Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal
PoorSutter County, California · 0.3 MI E of Kent Road · Structure no. 18C0099
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Archer Road over Sutter-Butte Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.