US Bridges

Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.05 MI W Alberta Wy · Structure no. 28C0115

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,959 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesYgnacio Valley RD
CrossesGalindo Creek
Location0.05 MI W Alberta Wy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94608, -121.97013
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (1977)
Projected traffic45,959 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Ygnacio Valley RD over Galindo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.