US Bridges

Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain

Good

Solano County, California · South of Woolner · Structure no. 23C0278

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain in Solano County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesColumbus Drive
CrossesAlonzo Drain
LocationSouth of Woolner
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.24129, -122.07507
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic522 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Drive over Alonzo Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.