US Bridges

Lake Herman Road over Rail Road

Good

Solano County, California · 0.2 MI South of I-680 · Structure no. 23C0283

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Herman Road over Rail Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Herman Road over Rail Road in Solano County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 612 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Herman Road
CrossesRail Road
Location0.2 MI South of I-680
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.08474, -122.10984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic612 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Herman Road over Rail Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Herman Road over Rail Road 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Lake Herman Road over Rail Road carry?

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

How long is Lake Herman Road over Rail Road?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Herman Road over Rail Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.