US Bridges

Interstate 505 over Dry Slough

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-1.18 · Structure no. 22 0119

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 over Dry Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 505 over Dry Slough 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,335 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 505
CrossesDry Slough
Location03-YOL-505-1.18
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.54263, -121.95285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2010)
Projected traffic20,335 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 505 over Dry Slough built?

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

What condition is Interstate 505 over Dry 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 Dry Slough carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 505 over Dry Slough?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Interstate 505 over Dry Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.