Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal
GoodContra Costa County, California · 0.3 MI N Alameda Cl · Structure no. 28C0125
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,780 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Byron Highway over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.