US Bridges

Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney Creek

Good

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-505-R5.20 · Structure no. 23 0029R

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,175 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 505 NB
CrossesSweeney Creek
Location04-SOL-505-R5.20
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.44791, -121.94223
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2009)
Projected traffic19,175 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over Sweeney Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 505 NB over Sweeney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.