US Bridges

Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-10.33 · Structure no. 22 0116R

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,417 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesSouth Fork Willow Slough
Location03-YOL-505-10.33
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.67534, -121.95171
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2010)
Projected traffic9,417 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough 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 South Fork Willow Slough carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 505 over South Fork Willow Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.