US Bridges

C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd

Poor

Yolo County, California · At 2nd Street · Structure no. 22C0154

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
544 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,820 by 2041. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC Street
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd
LocationAt 2nd Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.58789, -121.5091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2014)
Projected traffic15,820 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd 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 Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK 2nd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.