US Bridges

W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-080-R10.02-WSAC · Structure no. 22 0141F

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,576 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,576 ft (480.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW80-E50 Connector
CrossesI 80 US 50 W Capitol Av
Location03-YOL-080-R10.02-WSAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.57505, -121.56182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,576 ft (480.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av?

The structure is 1,576 ft (480.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W80-E50 Connector over I 80 US 50 W Capitol Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.