Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive
PoorContra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-5.25 · Structure no. 28 0122
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 179,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 179,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,643 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 125 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive carry?
About 179,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 80 over El Portal Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.