US Bridges

State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-045-0.13 · Structure no. 22 0041

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesState Route 45
CrossesSycamore Slough
Location03-YOL-045-0.13
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates38.80146, -121.72201
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2016)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 45 over Sycamore Slough built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 45 over Sycamore Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.