US Bridges

State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-037-10.94-VAL · Structure no. 23 0205L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive in Solano County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,580 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState RTE 37 WB
CrossesFairgrounds Drive
Location04-SOL-037-10.94-VAL
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.14142, -122.23305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2009)
Projected traffic58,580 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State RTE 37 WB over Fairgrounds Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.