US Bridges

Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Marsh Creek RD · Structure no. 28C0271R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVineyards Pkwy
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.1 MI W/O Marsh Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89338, -121.72154
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2020)
Projected traffic940 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyards Pkwy over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.