US Bridges

C.R. #96 over Dry Slough

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.45 MI N of C.R. #31 · Structure no. 22C0127

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. #96 over Dry Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying C.R. #96 over Dry Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. #96
CrossesDry Slough
Location0.45 MI N of C.R. #31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.56785, -121.84027
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2010)
Projected traffic132 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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. #96 over Dry Slough built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. #96 over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. #96 over Dry Slough carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C.R. #96 over Dry Slough?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. #96 over Dry Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.