US Bridges

Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-780-1.58-BEN · Structure no. 23 0126R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street in Solano County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,471 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 780 WB
CrossesEast 5th Street
Location04-SOL-780-1.58-BEN
RouteInterstate 780
Coordinates38.05304, -122.14515
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2009)
Projected traffic40,471 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 780 WB over East 5th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.