US Bridges

Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-505-R2.70-VAC · Structure no. 23 0028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,240 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesGibson Canyon Creek
Location04-SOL-505-R2.70-VAC
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.41209, -121.94537
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2009)
Projected traffic51,240 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Interstate 505 over Gibson Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.