Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek
FairContra Costa County, California · 1.1 MI West of SR 4 · Structure no. 28C0126R
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balfour Rd. over Marsh 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Balfour Rd. over Marsh Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.