US Bridges

Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Oak Grove RD · Structure no. 28C0216

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiablo Shadow DR
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1 MI E Oak Grove RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9256, -122.0096
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,574 by 2041
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 Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diablo Shadow DR over Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Diablo Shadow DR over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.