Berkeley I-80 bridge

The bridge was constructed to allow bicycles, pedestrians, and wheelchair users access to the Berkeley Marina, Eastshore State Park, and the city.

[citation needed] The bridge has two lanes for bikes and a raised sidewalk and is wide enough to carry emergency vehicles.

The new pathway created a route in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 between Berkeley and its Marina and waterfront park region.

Prior to its construction, the only wheelchair accessible route was via an undercrossing 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north.

Bicycles and pedestrians alternately use a path and stairwell that ran under and along the University Avenue freeway overpass.