segmental bridge in California. The estimated cost was $1.05 billion, the final cost was $1.3 billion. The original estimated cost was around $300 million, it is noted for its large delay in construction and large over cost (over $1 billion). The project's cost overshadowed the replacement of the Cypress Freeway portion of Interstate 880. The new bridge opened at 10:30pm on August 25, 2007. Vista point A vista point is located on the north side of the span, providing an excellent view of the 3 parallel bridges passing over the Carquinez Strait with Mount Diablo in the background. It has ample parking, picnic tables and a large compass to provide orientation. This is typically the point where cyclists and pedestrians wishing to cross the bridge park their cars. See also California Pacific Railroad Carquinez Bridge References External links Bay Area FasTrak – includes toll information on this and the other Bay Area toll facilities California Dept. of Transportation: Benicia–Martinez Bridge History & Information Caltrans' New Benicia–Martinez Bridge project page Earth Mechanics Inc. Benicia bridge project page - geotechnical engineer for the new bridge Benicia–Martinez Bridge may cost millions more - Contra Costa Times article about technical difficulties Bridges in the San Francisco Bay Area Carquinez Strait Bridges in Contra Costa County, California Bridges in Solano County, California Road bridges in California Bridges on the Interstate Highway System Interstate 80 Railroad bridges in California Benicia, California Martinez, California San Francisco Bay Steel bridges in the United States Toll bridges in California Tolled sections of Interstate Highways Truss bridges in the United States Bridges completed in 1930 Bridges completed in 1962 Bridges completed in 2007 San Francisco Bay Trail Union Pacific Railroad bridges