US Bridges

C. R. 85 over Cache Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.25 MI N of S.H. 16 · Structure no. 22C0005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 85 over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 85 over Cache Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesC. R. 85
CrossesCache Creek
Location0.25 MI N of S.H. 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.71012, -122.04769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2013)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 85 over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 85 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. 85 over Cache Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 85 over Cache Creek?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 85 over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.