US Bridges

Church Lane over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI S San Pablo Ave · Structure no. 28C0322

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Lane over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Church Lane over Wildcat Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 13,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,653 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Lane
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI S San Pablo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.95795, -122.34077
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,320 (2020)
Projected traffic15,653 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Church Lane over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Lane over Wildcat 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 Church Lane over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 13,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Lane over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Church Lane over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.