US Bridges

Dover Ave over Putah South Canal

Good

Solano County, California · 0.8 MI S Paradise Vly RD · Structure no. 23C0208

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Ave over Putah South Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dover Ave over Putah South Canal in Solano County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDover Ave
CrossesPutah South Canal
Location0.8 MI S Paradise Vly RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.29086, -122.02437
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2010)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dover Ave over Putah South Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dover Ave over Putah South Canal carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dover Ave over Putah South Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Ave over Putah South Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.