US Bridges

Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-R26.61-VAC · Structure no. 23 0052R

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,388 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 EB
CrossesUlatis Creek
Location04-SOL-080-R26.61-VAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.35591, -121.97655
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2020)
Projected traffic121,388 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 80 EB over Ulatis Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis Creek carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 EB over Ulatis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.