COOLEY ROAD
Carrying COOLEY ROAD over SUTTER-BUTTE CANAL
0.6 MI E OF METTER RD, Sutter, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COOLEY ROAD
The COOLEY ROAD bridge in Sutter, California carries COOLEY ROAD over SUTTER-BUTTE CANAL. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.8 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 193 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COOLEY ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 1974
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 193 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18C0101
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
COOLEY ROAD 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
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- 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 COOLEY ROAD?
COOLEY ROAD in Sutter, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COOLEY ROAD inspected?
COOLEY ROAD'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 193 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COOLEY ROAD 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 COOLEY ROAD?
COOLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COOLEY ROAD?
COOLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COOLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?
COOLEY ROAD was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.
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.
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