US Bridges

Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.8 MI S of SH 4 · Structure no. 28C0034

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,067 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,471 by 2047. The structure is 1,067 ft (325.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesWillow Pass RD
CrossesMt Diablo Crk
Location0.8 MI S of SH 4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.00176, -122.00017
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,067 ft (325.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (1977)
Projected traffic24,471 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk 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 Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk?

The structure is 1,067 ft (325.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Pass RD over Mt Diablo Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.