US Bridges

South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal

Fair

Yolo County, California · 0.3 MI E of Jefferson Bl · Structure no. 22C0189

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
617 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal in Yolo County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,096 by 2042. The structure is 617 ft (188 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth River Road
CrossesSacramento Barge Canal
Location0.3 MI E of Jefferson Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56028, -121.52333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length617 ft (188 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic8,096 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal 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 South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal?

The structure is 617 ft (188 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns South River Road over Sacramento Barge Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.