US Bridges

Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal

Good

Solano County, California · 0.7 MI W of I-505 · Structure no. 23C0138

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,720
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal in Solano County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,006 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVaca Valley Pkwy
CrossesPutah South Canal
Location0.7 MI W of I-505
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.3966, -121.96276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2012)
Projected traffic9,006 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Vaca Valley Pkwy over Putah South Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.