US Bridges

State Route 16 over Interstate 505

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-016-31.84 · Structure no. 22 0111

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 16 over Interstate 505 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 16 over Interstate 505 in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,377 by 2047. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 16
CrossesInterstate 505
Location03-YOL-016-31.84
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates38.67964, -121.95252
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2017)
Projected traffic16,377 by 2047
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State Route 16 over Interstate 505 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 16 over Interstate 505 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 16 over Interstate 505 carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 16 over Interstate 505?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 16 over Interstate 505?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.