US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-12.91-FRFD · Structure no. 23 0004

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 97 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 189,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,529 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location04-SOL-080-12.91-FRFD
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.21726, -122.13663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.8 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189,000 (2009)
Projected traffic227,529 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 189,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.