US Bridges

Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI S. of Bollinger Cy · Structure no. 28C0254

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,978 by 2045. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDougherty Road
CrossesWest Branch Alamo Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of Bollinger Cy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.77077, -121.92637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2020)
Projected traffic5,978 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dougherty Road over West 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 Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Dougherty Road over West Branch Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.