US Bridges

Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir)

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.8 MI of I-80 Bridge · Structure no. 22C0152

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
2,003 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
2,889
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir) in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 109 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 6 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 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,918 by 2042. The structure is 2,003 ft (610.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesSacramento Bypass (weir)
Location0.8 MI of I-80 Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60289, -121.55553
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,003 ft (610.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2014)
Projected traffic5,918 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir) built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir) carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir)?

The structure is 2,003 ft (610.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Sacramento Bypass (weir)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.