US Bridges

County Road 16 over Interstate 505

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-505-15.62 · Structure no. 22 0168

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Interstate 505 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 16 over Interstate 505 in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesInterstate 505
Location03-YOL-505-15.62
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75121, -121.95246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2010)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Road 16 over Interstate 505 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Interstate 505 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 County Road 16 over Interstate 505 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Interstate 505?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Interstate 505?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.