US Bridges

Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E ST Marys Road · Structure no. 28C0089

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,025
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,466 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlenside DR
CrossesLas Trampas Creek
Location0.1 MI E ST Marys Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.87192, -122.09707
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2016)
Projected traffic16,466 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenside DR over Las Trampas 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 2021.

How much traffic does Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek carry?

About 6,025 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Glenside DR over Las Trampas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.