US Bridges

Whitman RD over Sdm Channel

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.3 MI NE Oak Grove RD · Structure no. 28C0224

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitman RD over Sdm Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Whitman RD over Sdm Channel in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,137 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitman RD
CrossesSdm Channel
Location0.3 MI NE Oak Grove RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.95027, -122.03118
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1981)
Projected traffic2,137 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Whitman RD over Sdm Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitman RD over Sdm Channel 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 Whitman RD over Sdm Channel carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitman RD over Sdm Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Whitman RD over Sdm Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.