US Bridges

Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal

Good

Solano County, California · North of Mankus Corner RD · Structure no. 23C0271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal in Solano County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,869 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRancho Solano Pkwy
CrossesPutah South Canal
LocationNorth of Mankus Corner RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27312, -122.07776
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2015)
Projected traffic12,869 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal 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 Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Solano Pkwy over Putah South Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.