US Bridges

Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path

Good

Yolo County, California · 1.3 MI East of Route 113 · Structure no. 22C0072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,998
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 21,998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,841 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCovell Boulevard
CrossesPs RR & Bike Path
Location1.3 MI East of Route 113
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56058, -121.74316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,998 (2014)
Projected traffic28,841 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path 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 Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path carry?

About 21,998 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Covell Boulevard over Ps RR & Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.