US Bridges

C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough

Poor

Yolo County, California · 2.53 MI W of C. R. 88 · Structure no. 22C0105

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying C. R. 29 over Chickahominy 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC. R. 29
CrossesChickahominy Slough
Location2.53 MI W of C. R. 88
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59634, -122.0331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$247,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough built?

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

What condition is C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 29 over Chickahominy Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.