US Bridges

Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI N Rudgear RD · Structure no. 28C0213

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesVanderslice Ave
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.2 MI N Rudgear RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.88344, -122.04652
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic602 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vanderslice Ave over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.