Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre
PoorContra Costa County, California · 300 Ft Est of Alhambra Av · Structure no. 28C0367
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,569 by 2047. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Shell Ave over Arroyo Del Hambre?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.