US Bridges

Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Pleasant Hill RD · Structure no. 28C0347

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal is a concrete slab carrying Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,966 by 2047. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGregory LN
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location0.1 MI E Pleasant Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9478, -122.08051
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,966 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Gregory LN 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory LN over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.