US Bridges

Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At SR 4 · Structure no. 28C0077

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,689 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesContra Costa Canal
LocationAt SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01953, -121.94172
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2013)
Projected traffic21,689 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Bailey RD 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.