US Bridges

Swan RD over V Drain

Good

Solano County, California · 1.5 MI W Liberty Islnd RD · Structure no. 23C0088

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan RD over V Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Swan RD over V Drain in Solano County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSwan RD
CrossesV Drain
Location1.5 MI W Liberty Islnd RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35811, -121.74078
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2011)
Projected traffic212 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Swan RD over V Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan RD over V Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Swan RD over V Drain carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Swan RD over V Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Swan RD over V Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.