US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch

Fair

Solano County, California · NE Paseo Padre Pkway · Structure no. 23C0115

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,990
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch in Solano County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 10,990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,158 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesPenn Ditch
LocationNE Paseo Padre Pkway
RouteCity Street 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.24236, -122.04998
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,990 (2015)
Projected traffic34,158 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch carry?

About 10,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Penn Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.