US Bridges

Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough

Good

Solano County, California · 3 MI S Cordelia Road · Structure no. 23C0124

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough in Solano County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChadbourne Road
CrossesWells Slough
Location3 MI S Cordelia Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.18223, -122.08169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic238 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Chadbourne Road over Wells Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.