US Bridges

C.R. #25 over Cottonwood Slough

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.14 MI W of C.R. #86A · Structure no. 22C0102

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. #25 over Cottonwood Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying C.R. #25 over Cottonwood Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC.R. #25
CrossesCottonwood Slough
Location0.14 MI W of C.R. #86A
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64949, -122.02027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2003)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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. #25 over Cottonwood Slough built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. #25 over Cottonwood Slough 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. #25 over Cottonwood Slough carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C.R. #25 over Cottonwood Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. #25 over Cottonwood Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.