US Bridges

Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.4 MI NW of Tisdale RD · Structure no. 18C0134

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,250 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGarmire Road
CrossesTisdale Bypass
Location0.4 MI NW of Tisdale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.02362, -121.81951
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,250 ft (381 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2015)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass 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 Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Garmire Road over Tisdale Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.