US Bridges

Alamo DR over Putah South Canal

Good

Solano County, California · 0.5 MI W of Nut Tree RD · Structure no. 23C0143

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,190
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alamo DR over Putah South Canal is a concrete slab carrying Alamo DR over Putah South Canal in Solano County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 years old, older 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 20,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,085 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlamo DR
CrossesPutah South Canal
Location0.5 MI W of Nut Tree RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.33529, -121.96258
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,190 (2012)
Projected traffic34,085 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alamo DR over Putah South Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Alamo DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alamo DR over Putah South Canal carry?

About 20,190 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alamo DR over Putah South Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Alamo DR over Putah South Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.