US Bridges

State Route 84 over Miner Slough

PoorPosted for load

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-084-12.09 · Structure no. 23 0035

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
367 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 84 over Miner Slough is a steel movable - swing carrying State Route 84 over Miner Slough in Solano County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 92 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 771 by 2044. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesState Route 84
CrossesMiner Slough
Location04-SOL-084-12.09
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates38.29139, -121.63101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2009)
Projected traffic771 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 84 over Miner Slough built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is State Route 84 over Miner Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 84 over Miner Slough carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 84 over Miner Slough?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 84 over Miner Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.