US Bridges

Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Beelard Drive · Structure no. 23C0219

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,136 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTulare Drive
CrossesAlamo Creek
Location0.1 MI S/O Beelard Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySolano County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.34305, -121.96534
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2008)
Projected traffic4,136 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulare Drive 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 Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tulare Drive over Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.