Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek
FairContra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Camino Pablo · Structure no. 28C0331
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 955
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek carry?
About 955 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over San Pablo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.