US Bridges

Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 0.7 MI S Putah Creek · Structure no. 23C0098

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesPleasants Valley R
CrossesPleasants Creek
Location0.7 MI S Putah Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47408, -122.0296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2011)
Projected traffic1,871 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants 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 Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasants Valley R over Pleasants Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.