US Bridges

Pinole Vly RD over Pinole Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 2.0 MI S/E of I 80 · Structure no. 28C0136

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinole Vly RD over Pinole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pinole Vly RD over Pinole 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,316 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPinole Vly RD
CrossesPinole Creek
Location2.0 MI S/E of I 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.97948, -122.26438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic14,316 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Vly RD over Pinole Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinole Vly 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 Vly RD over Pinole Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pinole Vly RD over Pinole Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pinole Vly RD over Pinole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.