US Bridges

E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR

Fair

Solano County, California · 2 KM N I-780 in Benicia · Structure no. 23C0069

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,681
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR in Solano County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 83 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 6 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 5,681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,305 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Second ST
CrossesSulphur Spring Valley CR
Location2 KM N I-780 in Benicia
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.08125, -122.13916
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,681 (2011)
Projected traffic5,305 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR carry?

About 5,681 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns E Second ST over Sulphur Spring Valley CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.