US Bridges

Interstate 80 EB over W Capitol Ave

Fair

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 EB over W Capitol Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 EB 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 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,500 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 EB
CrossesW Capitol Ave
Location03-YOL-080-R10.16-WSAC
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.57833, -121.56107
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2015)
Projected traffic51,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 EB over W Capitol Ave built?

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

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

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 EB over W Capitol Ave?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 EB over W Capitol Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.