US Bridges

Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal

Fair

Solano County, California · 1/2 MI N Waterman Bl · Structure no. 23C0227

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,546
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal in Solano County, California. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 47 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 6,546 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,496 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesHilborn Road
CrossesPutah South Canal
Location1/2 MI N Waterman Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27995, -122.05392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,546 (2007)
Projected traffic17,496 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal carry?

About 6,546 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Hilborn Road over Putah South Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.