US Bridges

EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R4.82-RCH · Structure no. 28 0056K

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
759 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,557 by 2042. The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Onramp
CrossesBNSF RY & Garrard Blvd
Location04-CC-580-R4.82-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.92718, -122.38131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length759 ft (231.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2009)
Projected traffic64,557 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd?

The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns EB Onramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.