US Bridges

Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion

Good

Solano County, California · 1/8 MI E Sunset Ave · Structure no. 23C0234

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion in Solano County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMathews ST
CrossesLaurel Creek Diversion
Location1/8 MI E Sunset Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.25919, -122.01783
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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mathews ST over Laurel Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.