US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-10.73 · Structure no. 28 0194

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek 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 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,754 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesRodeo Creek
Location04-CC-080-10.73
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.023, -122.26173
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length23 ft (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 traffic115,000 (2017)
Projected traffic182,754 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rodeo Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 80 over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.