US Bridges

Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 1.6 MI S SH 4 · Structure no. 28C0208

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,856 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHillcrest Ave
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location1.6 MI S SH 4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98175, -121.76646
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (1991)
Projected traffic20,856 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Ave over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.