US Bridges

Ygnacio Valley RD over Pine Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI E Oak Grove RD · Structure no. 28C0131

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ygnacio Valley RD over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ygnacio Valley RD over Pine Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 39,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYgnacio Valley RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.2 MI E Oak Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92841, -122.01068
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,300 (2019)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Ygnacio Valley RD over Pine Creek 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 November 2023.

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

About 39,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ygnacio Valley RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Ygnacio Valley RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.