US Bridges

Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek

Good

Yolo County, California · 0.1 MI E of C.R. #103 · Structure no. 22C0085

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,815
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontgomery Avenue
CrossesBranch Putah Creek
Location0.1 MI E of C.R. #103
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.53895, -121.71183
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2014)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Avenue over Branch Putah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.