US Bridges

Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps

Good

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-31.36-VAC · Structure no. 23 0147

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps in Solano County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesInterstate 80 & Ramps
Location04-SOL-080-31.36-VAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.40389, -121.91436
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1998)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps 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 Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Interstate 80 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.