US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal

Good

Yolo County, California · Just South of Blacker RD · Structure no. 22C0174

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,015
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal in Yolo County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,015 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,926 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson Blvd
CrossesMorton Blacker Canal
LocationJust South of Blacker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.54074, -121.54826
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,015 (2014)
Projected traffic15,926 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal carry?

About 19,015 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd over Morton Blacker Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.