US Bridges

C. R. 87 over Cache Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · 1.2 Miles N of S.H. 16 · Structure no. 22C0001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
638 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 87 over Cache Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 87 over Cache Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesC. R. 87
CrossesCache Creek
Location1.2 Miles N of S.H. 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.71187, -122.01156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2008)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C. R. 87 over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 87 over Cache 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 87 over Cache Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 87 over Cache Creek?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 87 over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.