US Bridges

Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Oak Grove RD · Structure no. 28C0218

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Vista RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1 MI E Oak Grove RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.92119, -122.01011
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,667 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 Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Valley Vista RD 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 Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Vista RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.