Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal
GoodContra Costa County, California · 0.8 MI W Contra Costa Blv · Structure no. 28C0074
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 64 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,415 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal 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 Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Blvd over Contra Costa Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.