US Bridges

Alamo DR over Alamo Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · East of Davis Street · Structure no. 23C0149

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,120
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alamo DR over Alamo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Alamo DR over Alamo Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 21,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,009 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlamo DR
CrossesAlamo Creek
LocationEast of Davis Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.33636, -121.98614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,120 (2011)
Projected traffic40,009 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alamo DR over Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alamo DR over Alamo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alamo DR over Alamo Creek carry?

About 21,120 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alamo DR over Alamo Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Alamo DR over Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.