US Bridges

Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI N Pacheco Blvd · Structure no. 28C0372

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,386
2013 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc 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 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 4,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,851 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShell Ave
CrossesOil Refinery Pipe Uc
Location0.2 MI N Pacheco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.01657, -122.11789
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,386 (2013)
Projected traffic6,851 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc carry?

About 4,386 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shell Ave over Oil Refinery Pipe Uc?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).