US Bridges

Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 0.1 MI W Gibson Canyon RD · Structure no. 23C0066

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,880
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitvale RD
CrossesUlatis Creek
Location0.1 MI W Gibson Canyon RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.36888, -121.99445
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2008)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitvale RD over Ulatis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.