US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-080-5.81 · Structure no. 22 0044

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,880 ft
72 main spans
Daily traffic
135,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 135,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,880 ft (877.8 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesYolo Causeway West
Location03-YOL-080-5.81
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.56329, -121.63847
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans72
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,880 ft (877.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,000 (2015)
Projected traffic212,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West carry?

About 135,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West?

The structure is 2,880 ft (877.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Yolo Causeway West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.