US Bridges

NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal

Poor

Yolo County, California · 0.2 MI South of Stone ST · Structure no. 22C0168R

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,439
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 17,439 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,441 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB Jefferson Blvd
CrossesDeep Water Canal
Location0.2 MI South of Stone ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.5611, -121.52856
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,439 (2016)
Projected traffic27,441 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal 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 NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal carry?

About 17,439 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NB Jefferson Blvd over Deep Water Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.