US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek

Fair

Sutter County, California · 0.9 MI S/O Howsley Road · Structure no. 18C0139

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2047. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesPleasant Grove Creek
Location0.9 MI S/O Howsley Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySutter County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.81045, -121.4836
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2015)
Projected traffic1,397 by 2047
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Pleasant Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.