SUTTER SLU BR RD
Carrying SUTTER SLU BR RD over SUTTER SLOUGH
SAC RIV ACROSS COURTLAND, Sacramento, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUTTER SLU BR RD
The SUTTER SLU BR RD bridge in Sacramento, California carries SUTTER SLU BR RD over SUTTER SLOUGH. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 121.0 meters (397 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,913 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUTTER SLU BR RD 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
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 121.0 m (397 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,913 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 24C0011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUTTER SLU BR RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SUTTER SLU BR RD against other structures in Sacramento 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 SUTTER SLU BR RD?
SUTTER SLU BR RD in Sacramento, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUTTER SLU BR RD inspected?
SUTTER SLU BR 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 1,913 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUTTER SLU BR RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SUTTER SLU BR RD?
SUTTER SLU BR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUTTER SLU BR RD?
SUTTER SLU BR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SUTTER SLU BR RD and does age affect safety?
SUTTER SLU BR RD was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.
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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