Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd
PoorContra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R4.81-RCH · Structure no. 28 0056S
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 906 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Canal BL-W580 Onrp 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 Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd?
The structure is 906 ft (276.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Canal BL-W580 Onrp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.