US Bridges

14th ST over Harbor Street

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI SW Central Avenue · Structure no. 28C0045

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over Harbor Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 14th ST over Harbor Street in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14th ST
CrossesHarbor Street
Location0.1 MI SW Central Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.02194, -121.88047
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,507 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th ST over Harbor Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST over Harbor Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 14th ST over Harbor Street carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST over Harbor Street?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over Harbor Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.