US Bridges

Nuestro RD over Snake River

Poor

Sutter County, California · 0.7 MI E of E Butte RD · Structure no. 18C0109

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuestro RD over Snake River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Nuestro RD over Snake River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2047. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNuestro RD
CrossesSnake River
Location0.7 MI E of E Butte RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.18522, -121.70361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2015)
Projected traffic225 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuestro RD over Snake River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuestro RD over Snake River 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 Nuestro RD over Snake River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nuestro RD over Snake River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nuestro RD over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.