US Bridges

Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough

Good

Yolo County, California · 0.51 MI N of C.R. #31 · Structure no. 22C0113

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesChickahominy Slough
Location0.51 MI N of C.R. #31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56852, -121.94116
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2003)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Road over Chickahominy 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 Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Road over Chickahominy Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.