US Bridges

5th Street over Feather River

Good

Sutter County, California · Btwn Mrysvl & Yuba City · Structure no. 18C0142

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,870 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
67,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Feather River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th Street over Feather River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,734 by 2044. The structure is 1,870 ft (570 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesFeather River
LocationBtwn Mrysvl & Yuba City
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.13848, -121.60742
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,870 ft (570 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,000 (2021)
Projected traffic87,734 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5th Street over Feather River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Feather 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Feather River carry?

About 67,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Feather River?

The structure is 1,870 ft (570 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Feather River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.