City of West Sacramento

The California Transportation Commission approved $25 million in construction funding for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project, advancing a critical regional effort to build a modern, multi-modal river crossing between West Sacramento and Sacramento.

The funding was awarded on Friday, June 27, 2025 through the Local Partnership Program made possible by Senate Bill 1. It supports construction of a new bridge upstream of the existing I Street Bridge. The new span will connect the growing Washington Neighborhood in West Sacramento with the Sacramento Railyards, serving automobiles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians.

“Building a safe river crossing between the two cities is a priority,” said West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero. “Thank you to the CTC for this critical funding. We look forward to working with Sacramento to get the new bridge built as soon as possible.”

The current I Street Bridge, built in 1911, is no longer adequate for modern traffic needs. Its narrow nine-foot lanes cannot accommodate buses or emergency vehicles, and the sidewalks do not meet accessibility standards. The replacement project, identified through a joint study in 2011, has undergone extensive community engagement and design review, resulting in a signature tied-arch bridge that will serve as an architectural landmark for the region.

The project is now 95% designed and fully environmentally cleared. The City of Sacramento will solicit construction bids in late 2025, with construction beginning mid-2026 and completion expected by 2031. The existing bridge crossing the Sacramento River will remain in use for rail, while its upper deck is planned to be converted into a pedestrian and bicycle crossing once the new bridge is complete.

With this new allocation, total funding committed to the $300 million project now exceeds $275 million, including a $250 million commitment from Caltrans through the federal Highway Bridge Program. Remaining funds will be provided through local sources.