Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal
PoorSutter County, California · 0.6 MI E of Metter RD · Structure no. 18C0101
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 115 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2047. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Cooley 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 2025.
How much traffic does Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Cooley Road over Sutter-Butte Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.