US Bridges

I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-0.01-RCH · Structure no. 28 0136

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 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 179,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 211 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI80 Jacuzzi Pierce
CrossesCerrito Creek
Location04-CC-080-0.01-RCH
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates37.89782, -122.30897
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width211 ft (64.3 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek carry?

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

How long is I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 211 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Jacuzzi Pierce over Cerrito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.