US Bridges

Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI S Treat Blvd · Structure no. 28C0344

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 57 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,065 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBancroft Road
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location0.2 MI S Treat Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.92707, -122.04022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2019)
Projected traffic32,065 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Bancroft Road over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.