US Bridges

Sunshine DR over Pine Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI NE Meadow LN · Structure no. 28C0219

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine DR over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunshine DR over Pine Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunshine DR
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.2 MI NE Meadow LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96224, -122.04116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1983)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunshine DR over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine 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 Sunshine DR over Pine Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine DR over Pine Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine DR over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.