US Bridges

Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-242-R0.85-CND · Structure no. 28 0165Y

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark & Ride Access
CrossesPine Creek
Location04-CC-242-R0.85-CND
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates37.97062, -122.04718
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic216 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park & Ride Access over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.