US Bridges

Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At Cherry Lane · Structure no. 28C0341

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeven Hill Rnch RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationAt Cherry Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.91751, -122.05461
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Hill Rnch RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.