US Bridges

Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.3 MI E of Bailey RD · Structure no. 28C0361

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,381
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 9,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,280 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConcord Blvd
CrossesMount Diablo Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Bailey RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96626, -121.9693
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,381 (1977)
Projected traffic26,280 by 2040
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 Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek carry?

About 9,381 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Blvd over Mount Diablo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.