FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 80

Carrying INTERSTATE 80 over YOLO CAUSEWAY EAST

03-YOL-080-7.25, Yolo, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 80

The INTERSTATE 80 bridge in Yolo, California carries INTERSTATE 80 over YOLO CAUSEWAY EAST. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 220 sections, stretching 2682.2 meters (8800 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 80 compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of California bridges
282
Bridges in Yolo · 5 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 80 34.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
220
Structure Length
2682.2 m (8800 ft)
Deck Width
40.7 m (134 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
135,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22 0045

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 80 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare INTERSTATE 80 against other structures in Yolo and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 80?

INTERSTATE 80 in Yolo, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INTERSTATE 80 inspected?

INTERSTATE 80's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 80 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 80?

INTERSTATE 80 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 80?

INTERSTATE 80 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is INTERSTATE 80 and does age affect safety?

INTERSTATE 80 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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