US Bridges

Solano Avenue over Interstate 80

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-3.40-RCH · Structure no. 28 0085

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solano Avenue over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Solano Avenue over Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSolano Avenue
CrossesInterstate 80
Location04-CC-080-3.40-RCH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94329, -122.32411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Solano Avenue over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solano Avenue over Interstate 80 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 Solano Avenue over Interstate 80 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Solano Avenue over Interstate 80?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Solano Avenue over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.