US Bridges

Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 1.8 MI N Midway RD · Structure no. 23C0199

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesSweeney Creek
Location1.8 MI N Midway RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.44209, -121.91552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2003)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Sweeney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Sweeney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.