Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough
PoorContra Costa County, California · 0.3 MI West Solano Way · Structure no. 28C0006
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 753 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,409
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2044. The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough carry?
About 2,409 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough?
The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Waterfront RD over Pacheco Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.