US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · County Line Solano/Yolo · Structure no. 22C0002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,396
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesPutah Creek
LocationCounty Line Solano/Yolo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.49313, -122.0286
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2004)
Projected traffic2,173 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Putah 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Putah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.