US Bridges

Walnut ST over State Route 37

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-037-R7.21-VAL · Structure no. 23 0109

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
831 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST over State Route 37 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut ST over State Route 37 in Solano County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut ST
CrossesState Route 37
Location04-SOL-037-R7.21-VAL
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.11827, -122.28772
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length831 ft (253.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1998)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut ST over State Route 37 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut ST over State Route 37 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut ST over State Route 37 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST over State Route 37?

The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST over State Route 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.