US Bridges

Interstate 505 NB over Interstate 5

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-R22.33 · Structure no. 22 0143R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 505 NB over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 505 NB over Interstate 5 in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 21,353 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 505 NB
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-YOL-505-R22.33
RouteInterstate 505
Coordinates38.84738, -121.93977
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2010)
Projected traffic21,353 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 505 NB over Interstate 5 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 NB over Interstate 5 carry?

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

How long is Interstate 505 NB over Interstate 5?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 505 NB over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.