US Bridges

Interstate 80 WB over Sweeney Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-32.90 · Structure no. 23 0083L

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 WB over Sweeney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 80 WB over Sweeney Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 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 81,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,901 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 WB
CrossesSweeney Creek
Location04-SOL-080-32.90
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.41911, -121.89373
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,500 (2009)
Projected traffic84,901 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Sweeney Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Interstate 80 WB over Sweeney 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 WB over Sweeney Creek carry?

About 81,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 WB over Sweeney Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 WB over Sweeney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.