US Bridges

C. R. 41 over Cache Creek

Poor

Yolo County, California · 500 E SH 16 · Structure no. 22C0003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 41 over Cache Creek is a concrete continuous arch - thru carrying C. R. 41 over Cache Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesC. R. 41
CrossesCache Creek
Location500 E SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.89003, -122.23849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2008)
Projected traffic27 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 41 over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is C. R. 41 over Cache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 41 over Cache Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is C. R. 41 over Cache Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 41 over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.