US Bridges

C.R. 26 over Winters Canal

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.46 MI E of CR 87 · Structure no. 22C0055

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 26 over Winters Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying C.R. 26 over Winters Canal in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 26
CrossesWinters Canal
Location0.46 MI E of CR 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.63499, -122.00001
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2010)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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. 26 over Winters Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 26 over Winters Canal 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. 26 over Winters Canal carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 26 over Winters Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 26 over Winters Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.