US Bridges

Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.5 MI North of SR 4 · Structure no. 28C0127

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,727
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal is a concrete slab carrying Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,143 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesByron HWY
CrossesE Contra Costa Id Canal
Location0.5 MI North of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.91791, -121.64115
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2013)
Projected traffic3,143 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Byron HWY over E Contra Costa Id Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.