US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Interstate 780

Good

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-080-2.22 · Structure no. 23 0117

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Interstate 780 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over Interstate 780 in Solano County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 145,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,809 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesInterstate 780
Location04-SOL-080-2.22
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.09123, -122.23017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width204 ft (62.2 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,000 (2009)
Projected traffic192,809 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Interstate 780 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Interstate 780 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Interstate 780 carry?

About 145,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Interstate 780?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Interstate 780?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.