US Bridges

Obanion Road over Snake Slough

Good

Sutter County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Boulton RD · Structure no. 18C0137

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obanion Road over Snake Slough is a concrete slab carrying Obanion Road over Snake Slough in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesObanion Road
CrossesSnake Slough
Location0.2 MI W/O Boulton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.02546, -121.72197
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Obanion Road over Snake Slough built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obanion Road over Snake Slough 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 2025.

How much traffic does Obanion Road over Snake Slough carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Obanion Road over Snake Slough?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Obanion Road over Snake Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.