US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-3.99-SPB · Structure no. 28 0175

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1956, 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location04-CC-080-3.99-SPB
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates37.95124, -122.32711
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 80 over Wildcat 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 80 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.