US Bridges

C. R. 49 over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.11 MI N/O C. R. 50 · Structure no. 22C0095

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 49 over Hamilton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying C. R. 49 over Hamilton Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC. R. 49
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location0.11 MI N/O C. R. 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83177, -122.20346
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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. 49 over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 49 over Hamilton Creek 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. 49 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 49 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 49 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.