US Bridges

ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Oak Grove RD · Structure no. 28C0222

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST Francis DR over Galindo 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST Francis DR
CrossesGalindo Creek
Location0.1 MI E Oak Grove RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96181, -122.01356
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1981)
Projected traffic749 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek built?

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

What condition is ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST Francis DR over Galindo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.