Church Lane over San Pablo Creek
PoorContra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI S El Portal · Structure no. 28C0323
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,540
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Lane over San Pablo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Lane over San Pablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,855 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Lane over San Pablo Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Lane over San Pablo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Church Lane over San Pablo Creek carry?
About 12,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Church Lane over San Pablo Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Church Lane over San Pablo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.