US Bridges

Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-242-R2.80-CND · Structure no. 28 0261Y

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,360
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road is a concrete slab carrying Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 24,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesOlivera Road
CrossesEbmud Service Road
Location04-CC-242-R2.80-CND
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates37.99776, -122.04016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,360 (2011)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road 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 Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road carry?

About 24,360 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Olivera Road over Ebmud Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.