US Bridges

Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Solano County, California · 0.3 MI E of RTE 113 · Structure no. 23C0118

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain Prairie RD
CrossesUlatis Creek
Location0.3 MI E of RTE 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.32943, -121.81373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2003)
Projected traffic114 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Main Prairie RD over Ulatis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.