US Bridges

Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-3.37 · Structure no. 22 0113R

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20,335 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesChickahominy Slough
Location03-YOL-505-3.37
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.57448, -121.95297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2010)
Projected traffic20,335 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough 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 Chickahominy Slough carry?

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

How long is Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 505 over Chickahominy Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.