US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-13.65 · Structure no. 22 0057S

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,611 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 505
CrossesLong Creek
Location03-YOL-505-13.65
RouteInterstate 505
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.72294, -121.95791
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic15,611 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 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 Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 505 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.