US Bridges

Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-080-R10.16-WSAC · Structure no. 22 0142L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave 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 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,500 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 WB
CrossesW Capitol Ave
Location03-YOL-080-R10.16-WSAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.57831, -121.56152
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2015)
Projected traffic51,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 WB over W Capitol Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave 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 Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 WB over W Capitol Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.