US Bridges

Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · At Pacific Ave · Structure no. 18C0113

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
229 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,106
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 3,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,074 by 2047. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHowsley RD
CrossesPleasant Grove Crk Canal
LocationAt Pacific Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.82342, -121.52682
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,106 (2015)
Projected traffic5,074 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk 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 Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal carry?

About 3,106 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Howsley RD over Pleasant Grove Crk Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.