US Bridges

Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.8 MI E of I 680 · Structure no. 28C0063

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 65,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYgnacio Valley RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.8 MI E of I 680
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.90739, -122.05672
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,100 (2019)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 65,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Ygnacio Valley RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.