US Bridges

State Route 16 over Taylor Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-016-20.14 · Structure no. 22 0024

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 16 over Taylor Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 16 over Taylor Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 113 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesState Route 16
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location03-YOL-016-20.14
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates38.7216, -122.13872
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 16 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is State Route 16 over Taylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 16 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 16 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 16 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.