Appian Way over San Pablo Creek
FairContra Costa County, California · At San Pablo Dam Road · Structure no. 28C0329
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,492
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Appian Way over San Pablo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Appian Way over San Pablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 87 years old, older 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 11,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,911 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Appian Way over San Pablo Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Appian Way 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Appian Way over San Pablo Creek carry?
About 11,492 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Appian Way over San Pablo Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Appian Way over San Pablo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.