US Bridges

Del Monte DR over BNSF RY

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI N San Pablo Ave · Structure no. 28C0207

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,124
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Monte DR over BNSF RY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Del Monte DR over BNSF RY in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,124 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDel Monte DR
CrossesBNSF RY
Location0.1 MI N San Pablo Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.00361, -122.31741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,124 (2014)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Del Monte DR over BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Del Monte DR over BNSF RY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Del Monte DR over BNSF RY carry?

About 3,124 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Del Monte DR over BNSF RY?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Del Monte DR over BNSF RY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.