US Bridges

Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.5 Mi. W of Bailey Road · Structure no. 28C0275

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,010
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Road
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location0.5 Mi. W of Bailey Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.02083, -121.95098
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2013)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.