US Bridges

Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI W Pine ST · Structure no. 28C0368

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,998 by 2047. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrown ST
CrossesArroyo Del Hambre
Location0.1 MI W Pine ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01133, -122.12909
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,998 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brown ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.