US Bridges

Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-242-R0.90-CND · Structure no. 28 0164Y

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,357
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,561 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Pass Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location04-CC-242-R0.90-CND
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates37.97077, -122.04753
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,357 (2009)
Projected traffic24,561 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 22,357 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Pass Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.