US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-2.82-RCH · Structure no. 28 0083

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 years old, older 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 179,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233,000 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesBarrett Avenue
Location04-CC-080-2.82-RCH
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates37.93529, -122.32662
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,000 (2019)
Projected traffic233,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 80 over Barrett Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue carry?

About 179,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Barrett Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.