US Bridges

South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel

Fair

Sutter County, California · At S Tarke RD · Structure no. 18C0128

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth Butte Road
CrossesSutter Bypass W Channel
LocationAt S Tarke RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.14561, -121.84269
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 byState 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 South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel 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 South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns South Butte Road over Sutter Bypass W Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.