US Bridges

Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek

Good

Solano County, California · 1.0 MI E Leisure Town RD · Structure no. 23C0252

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,940 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElmira Road
CrossesOld Alamo Creek
Location1.0 MI E Leisure Town RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.34996, -121.91579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2010)
Projected traffic13,940 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elmira Road over Old Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.