US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Bartd

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-2.50-RCH · Structure no. 28 0226

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Bartd is a concrete frame carrying Interstate 80 over Bartd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 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 230,004 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesBartd
Location04-CC-080-2.50-RCH
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates37.93107, -122.32451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,000 (2019)
Projected traffic230,004 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Bartd built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Bartd 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 Interstate 80 over Bartd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 80 over Bartd?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Bartd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.