US Bridges

Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Pleasant Hill RD · Structure no. 28C0099

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,089 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Tunnel RD
CrossesReliez Creek
Location0.1 MI E Pleasant Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.8956, -122.09365
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2013)
Projected traffic5,089 by 2043
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 Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tunnel RD over Reliez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.