US Bridges

Interstate 505 over Dry Arroyo

Good

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-505-R7.50 · Structure no. 23 0031

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over Dry Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 505 over Dry Arroyo in Solano County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 years old, older 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,924 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesDry Arroyo
Location04-SOL-505-R7.50
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.47946, -121.94574
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2009)
Projected traffic37,924 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Dry Arroyo built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Interstate 505 over Dry Arroyo 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 over Dry Arroyo carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 over Dry Arroyo?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 505 over Dry Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.