US Bridges

C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough

Good

Yolo County, California · 0.15 MI N of C.R. 24 · Structure no. 22C0036

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC.R. 90
CrossesCottonwood Slough
Location0.15 MI N of C.R. 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66564, -121.95234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2009)
Projected traffic444 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 90 over Cottonwood Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 90 over Cottonwood Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.