US Bridges

Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-31.12-VAC · Structure no. 23 0012L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 60,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,570 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 WB
CrossesGibson Canyon Creek
Location04-SOL-080-31.12-VAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.40114, -121.91729
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,750 (2009)
Projected traffic83,570 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$954,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek carry?

About 60,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 WB over Gibson Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.