US Bridges

County Road 22 over Tule Canal

Good

Yolo County, California · Just West of I-5 On-Ramp · Structure no. 22C0053

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Tule Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 22 over Tule Canal in Yolo County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,268 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesTule Canal
LocationJust West of I-5 On-Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.67664, -121.64452
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2014)
Projected traffic6,268 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Road 22 over Tule Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Tule Canal 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Tule Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Tule Canal?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Tule Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.