FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RECLAMATION RD

Carrying RECLAMATION RD over TISDALE RD, TISDALE BYPS

3 MI S/O OSWALD RD, Sutter, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RECLAMATION RD

The RECLAMATION RD bridge in Sutter, California carries RECLAMATION RD over TISDALE RD, TISDALE BYPS. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 33 sections, stretching 459.9 meters (1509 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 737 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RECLAMATION RD compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of California bridges
120
Bridges in Sutter · 15 in Poor condition
RECLAMATION RD 26.9 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
33
Structure Length
459.9 m (1509 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
737 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18C0010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

RECLAMATION RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RECLAMATION RD against other structures in Sutter and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RECLAMATION RD?

RECLAMATION RD in Sutter, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RECLAMATION RD inspected?

RECLAMATION RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 737 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RECLAMATION RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RECLAMATION RD?

RECLAMATION RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RECLAMATION RD?

RECLAMATION RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RECLAMATION RD and does age affect safety?

RECLAMATION RD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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