US Bridges

Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-12.75 · Structure no. 28 0149

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,377 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCummings Skyway
CrossesInterstate 80
Location04-CC-080-12.75
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.04518, -122.23864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2019)
Projected traffic21,377 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cummings Skyway over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.