US Bridges

C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough

Good

Yolo County, California · 0.55 MI S of C. R. 23 · Structure no. 22C0107

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC. R. 87B
CrossesCottonwood Slough
Location0.55 MI S of C. R. 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66121, -121.99876
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2003)
Projected traffic109 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 87B over Cottonwood Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 87B over Cottonwood Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.