US Bridges

Sanders Road over Snake River

Good

Sutter County, California · 1.4 MI W of Broadway · Structure no. 18C0123

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Road over Snake River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sanders Road over Snake River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSanders Road
CrossesSnake River
Location1.4 MI W of Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.20262, -121.70562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2015)
Projected traffic228 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanders Road over Snake River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders Road over Snake River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Sanders Road over Snake River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sanders Road over Snake River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders Road over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.