US Bridges

E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch

Good

Solano County, California · At Vaca Valley Parkway · Structure no. 23C0216

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch in Solano County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,133 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Monte Vista
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationAt Vaca Valley Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.39423, -121.95287
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2009)
Projected traffic3,133 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Monte Vista over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.