US Bridges

Interstate 505 over Oat Creek

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-20.79 · Structure no. 22 0053

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over Oat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 505 over Oat Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,353 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesOat Creek
Location03-YOL-505-20.79
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.82529, -121.93882
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2010)
Projected traffic21,353 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 505 over Oat Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 505 over Oat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 505 over Oat Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 over Oat Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Interstate 505 over Oat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.