US Bridges

Bollinger Canyon over Main Branch Alamo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 1 MI E Crow Canyon RD · Structure no. 28C0240R

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bollinger Canyon over Main Branch Alamo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bollinger Canyon over Main 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,994 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBollinger Canyon
CrossesMain Branch Alamo Creek
Location1 MI E Crow Canyon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.76876, -121.90812
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,994 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Main Branch Alamo Creek built?

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

What condition is Bollinger Canyon over Main Branch Alamo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

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

How long is Bollinger Canyon over Main Branch Alamo Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bollinger Canyon over Main Branch Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.