US Bridges

23rd ST over Wildcat Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI S San Pablo Ave · Structure no. 28C0160

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,993
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 23rd ST over Wildcat Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 13,993 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,711 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries23rd ST
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI S San Pablo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96036, -122.34619
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,993 (2020)
Projected traffic41,711 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd ST over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST over Wildcat 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 23rd ST over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 13,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.