US Bridges

Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 0.2 MI E of Penn Ave · Structure no. 23C0081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCordelia RD
CrossesPennsylvania Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Penn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.23581, -122.05074
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2011)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cordelia RD over Pennsylvania Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.