US Bridges

Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At Mohr Lane · Structure no. 28C0094

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,835 by 2047. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonument Blvd
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationAt Mohr Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9474, -122.05171
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,600 (2020)
Projected traffic54,835 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monument Blvd over Walnut 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek carry?

About 33,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Monument Blvd over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.