US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-R25.03-VAC · Structure no. 23 0010

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 89 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 147,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 246,055 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesAlamo Creek
Location04-SOL-080-R25.03-VAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.34442, -122.0016
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,000 (2009)
Projected traffic246,055 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Alamo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek carry?

About 147,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.