US Bridges

LA Rue Road over Putah Creek

Good

Yolo County, California · 30 Ft N Arboretum DR · Structure no. 22I0004

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,810
2014 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

LA Rue Road over Putah Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Rue Road over Putah Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 5,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Rue Road
CrossesPutah Creek
Location30 Ft N Arboretum DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.53396, -121.75202
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2014)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Rue Road over Putah Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Rue Road over Putah Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does LA Rue Road over Putah Creek carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Rue Road over Putah Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns LA Rue Road over Putah Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.