US Bridges

Center Avenue over Grayson Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI W Pacheco Blvd · Structure no. 28C0365

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,706
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Avenue over Grayson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Avenue over Grayson Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,706 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,446 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCenter Avenue
CrossesGrayson Creek
Location0.1 MI W Pacheco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98337, -122.06875
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,706 (2013)
Projected traffic17,446 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Center Avenue over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Avenue over Grayson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Center Avenue over Grayson Creek carry?

About 6,706 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center Avenue over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Center Avenue over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.