US Bridges

Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At Ferry Street · Structure no. 28C0264

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,541 by 2047. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesArroyo Del Hambre
LocationAt Ferry Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01637, -122.13517
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,541 by 2047
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 Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Green Street over Arroyo Del Hambre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.