Antioch Bridge Toll 2026
$7.00 with FasTrak. $2.50 carpool. The Senator John A. Nejedly Bridge on SR-160, connecting Contra Costa County to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Tolls southbound only.
Antioch Bridge at a Glance
2026 Antioch Bridge Toll Rates
Southbound only. Rates verified May 2026. Source: bayareafastrak.org.
| Payment Method | Passenger Car | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FasTrak (standard) | $7.00 | Transponder required. Best rate. |
| Pay-by-plate | $8.00 | License plate captured, bill mailed to registered owner. |
| Carpool (FasTrak Flex 2+) | $2.50 | Must set transponder to position 2. Standard 2-occupant carpool. |
| Cash | Not accepted | Bridge has been fully electronic since 2020. |
| Out-of-state E-ZPass / SunPass | Not accepted | Will be billed at pay-by-plate rate. |
About the Antioch (Senator Nejedly) Bridge
The Antioch Bridge — formally the Senator John A. Nejedly Bridge since 1989 — is a 0.9-mile truss span across the San Joaquin River, carrying SR-160 between the city of Antioch in eastern Contra Costa County and Sherman Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The current bridge opened in 1978, replacing a 1926 lift bridge that had become structurally inadequate for the truck and recreational traffic feeding into the Delta region.
Of all eight Bay Area toll bridges, the Antioch Bridge carries the least traffic — typically under 20,000 vehicles per day, compared to over 250,000 on the Bay Bridge and over 100,000 on the Golden Gate. Its toll plaza is at the south end (the Antioch side); driving north from Sherman Island into Antioch is always free.
The bridge is operated by the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), the agency that runs all seven state-owned Bay Area toll bridges. Tolls collected here go into the regional pot that funds bridge maintenance and Bay Area transportation projects via Regional Measure 3.
How Antioch Compares
| Bridge | FasTrak | Pay-by-Plate | Carpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch (you are here) | $7.00 | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| Bay Bridge | $7.00 / $8.00 peak | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| Dumbarton (SR-84) | $7.00 | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| San Mateo (SR-92) | $7.00 | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| Richmond-San Rafael | $7.00 | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| Carquinez | $7.00 | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| Benicia-Martinez | $7.00 | $8.00 | $2.50 (2+) |
| Golden Gate | $8.75 | $9.75 | $5.75 (3+) |
See the full Bay Area bridges overview with bridge histories, length, operators, and toll history per bridge.
Antioch Bridge FAQ
How much is the Antioch Bridge toll in 2026?
The Antioch Bridge toll for a passenger car is $7.00 with FasTrak or $8.00 with pay-by-plate. The carpool rate is $2.50 with a FasTrak Flex transponder set to position 2 (two or more occupants). Tolls are collected southbound only, from Antioch into Sherman Island on SR-160. Northbound crossings are free.
Why is it called the Senator John Nejedly Bridge?
The Antioch Bridge was officially renamed the Senator John A. Nejedly Bridge in 1989, honoring the long-serving California state senator from Contra Costa County who championed the bridge's construction. Most local drivers and signage still refer to it as the Antioch Bridge — the formal name appears mainly on Caltrans maps and BATA records. Both names refer to the same SR-160 crossing that opened in 1978, replacing the original 1926 bridge that had reached the end of its service life.
Where does the Antioch Bridge go?
The Antioch Bridge carries SR-160 across the San Joaquin River, connecting Antioch (in Contra Costa County) on the south end to Sherman Island and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region on the north. The 0.9-mile span is the only Bay Area toll bridge that does not lead into a major urban centre — Sherman Island is largely agricultural delta land, and SR-160 continues north toward Sacramento via a non-toll route. Most usage is by Contra Costa-resident delta-region commuters, agricultural traffic, and recreational boaters heading to Delta marinas.
Is the Antioch Bridge the cheapest Bay Area toll bridge?
Tied with the other six state-owned bridges (Bay Bridge off-peak, Richmond-San Rafael, San Mateo-Hayward, Dumbarton, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez) at $7.00 FasTrak / $8.00 pay-by-plate. Only the Golden Gate Bridge charges more ($8.75 / $9.75), and only the Bay Bridge charges more during peak hours ($8.00 FasTrak). The Antioch Bridge is, however, the least-trafficked of the seven BATA bridges, with average daily traffic well below 20,000 vehicles per day.
Can I avoid the Antioch Bridge toll?
Yes — the toll is collected only southbound (Antioch to Sherman Island). If you're heading north from Antioch, the crossing is free. To avoid the toll southbound, the closest free Delta crossings are the Three Mile Slough Bridge (SR-160, north of the toll plaza) and the Rio Vista Bridge (SR-12 at Rio Vista). Both add 10-20 minutes of driving versus the toll bridge.