US Bridges

Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek

Good

Solano County, California · Btwn Redwd DR & Hickry Av · Structure no. 23C0107

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,226 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGulf Drive
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationBtwn Redwd DR & Hickry Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.28191, -122.01972
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2007)
Projected traffic4,226 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Drive over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.