US Bridges

Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · Near Falcon DR · Structure no. 23C0129

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Meadowlark 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,488 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowlark DR
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationNear Falcon DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.2682, -122.01733
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2015)
Projected traffic5,488 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlark DR over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.