US Bridges

Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek

Good

Solano County, California · Near Falcon DR · Structure no. 23C0128

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,566 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNightingale DR
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationNear Falcon DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27212, -122.01637
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2015)
Projected traffic4,566 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nightingale DR 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 Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nightingale DR over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.