US Bridges

Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.3 MI South of I-80 · Structure no. 28C0134

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,040 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPinole Valley RD
CrossesPinole Creek
Location0.3 MI South of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.99268, -122.28534
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic33,040 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Pinole Valley RD over Pinole 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pinole Valley RD over Pinole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.