US Bridges

COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80

Good

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-037-R11.72L-VAL · Structure no. 23 0201K

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80 in Solano County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,826 by 2042. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCOLUMBUS-W37 on Rp
CrossesInterstate 80
Location04-SOL-037-R11.72L-VAL
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.13984, -122.22047
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2008)
Projected traffic12,826 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80 carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns COLUMBUS-W37 on Rp over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.