Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre
PoorContra Costa County, California · At Green ST · Structure no. 28C0370
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre is a concrete tee beam carrying Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,541 by 2047. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferry Street 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 Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Street over Arroyo Del Hambre?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.