US Bridges

Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek

Good

Solano County, California · Near Pleasent Valley RD · Structure no. 23C0047

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 118 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,657 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPutah CR RD
CrossesPleasants Creek
LocationNear Pleasent Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48119, -122.02793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,657 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Putah CR RD over Pleasants Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.