US Bridges

Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · Just S of Harcourt RD · Structure no. 28C0235

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBollinger Canyon
CrossesEast Branch Alamo Creek
LocationJust S of Harcourt RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75877, -121.90536
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Bollinger Canyon over East Branch Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.