US Bridges

Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre

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Contra Costa County, California · At Castro Street · Structure no. 28C0002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,045 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEscobar ST
CrossesArroyo Del Hambre
LocationAt Castro Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.01754, -122.13761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,045 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Escobar ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.