Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal
GoodContra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI E Bailey RD · Structure no. 28C0078
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,874 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Canal RD over Contra Costa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.