US Bridges

Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI N Clayton RD · Structure no. 28C0116

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,890 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKirker Pass RD
CrossesMount Diablo Creek
Location0.2 MI N Clayton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.95409, -121.95443
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (1977)
Projected traffic44,890 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo 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 Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kirker Pass RD over Mount Diablo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.