US Bridges

Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.3 MI S Mount Diablo Blv · Structure no. 28C0168

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHough Ave
CrossesLafayette Creek
Location0.3 MI S Mount Diablo Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.88835, -122.12154
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hough Ave over Lafayette 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hough Ave over Lafayette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.