US Bridges

Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-22.54 · Structure no. 28 0256Y

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPacheco Blvd
CrossesE Martinez Drain
Location04-CC-680-22.54
RouteCity Street 680
Coordinates38.0068, -122.08953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain 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 2025.

How much traffic does Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pacheco Blvd over E Martinez Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.