US Bridges

Interstate 80 EB over Horse Creek

Good

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-29.25-VAC · Structure no. 23 0073R

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
61,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 EB over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 EB over Horse Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 79 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 61,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,570 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 EB
CrossesHorse Creek
Location04-SOL-080-29.25-VAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.38203, -121.94148
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,500 (2020)
Projected traffic83,570 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 EB over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Interstate 80 EB over Horse 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 November 2024.

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

About 61,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 EB over Horse Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 EB over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.