US Bridges

Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At John Muir Pkwy · Structure no. 28C0263

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTsushima Street
CrossesRefugio Creek
LocationAt John Muir Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01756, -122.27712
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2041
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tsushima Street over Refugio 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek carry?

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

How long is Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tsushima Street over Refugio Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.