US Bridges

CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough

Good

Yolo County, California · 1/2 MI S of SR 16 · Structure no. 22C0157

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 86A
CrossesSouth Fork Willow Slough
Location1/2 MI S of SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68031, -122.01441
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2005)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86A over South Fork Willow 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 CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 86A over South Fork Willow Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.