US Bridges

Interstate 505 over Long Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-13.67 · Structure no. 22 0057L

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 505 over Long 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesLong Creek
Location03-YOL-505-13.67
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.72336, -121.95847
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2010)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Long Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 505 over Long 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 505 over Long Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 over Long Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 505 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.