US Bridges

Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 1.2 MI SE of I-80 · Structure no. 28C0076

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,229 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPinole Valley RD
CrossesPinole Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98102, -122.27079
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2020)
Projected traffic24,229 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.