US Bridges

Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At Parr Blvd · Structure no. 28C0326

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,326 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGiant HWY
CrossesSan Pablo Creek
LocationAt Parr Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96658, -122.35634
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,326 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giant HWY over San Pablo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Giant HWY over San Pablo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.