US Bridges

Richards Blvd over Interstate 80

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-080-0.24-DVS · Structure no. 22 0077

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richards Blvd over Interstate 80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richards Blvd over Interstate 80 in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,525 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRichards Blvd
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-YOL-080-0.24-DVS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.54004, -121.73617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2015)
Projected traffic22,525 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Richards Blvd over Interstate 80 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richards Blvd over Interstate 80 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Richards Blvd over Interstate 80 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Richards Blvd over Interstate 80?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Richards Blvd over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.