US Bridges

Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At Castro ST · Structure no. 28C0184

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,929 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarina Vista Ave
CrossesArroyo Del Hambre
LocationAt Castro ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.01795, -122.13845
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic8,929 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Marina Vista Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.