US Bridges

Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.01 MI W of Larkin RD · Structure no. 18C0106

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanders RD
CrossesLive Oak Canal
Location0.01 MI W of Larkin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.20389, -121.66007
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2015)
Projected traffic301 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders RD over Live Oak 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 Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders RD over Live Oak Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.