US Bridges

First ST over Rodeo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · East of South H ST · Structure no. 28C0380

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over Rodeo Creek is a concrete slab carrying First ST over Rodeo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesRodeo Creek
LocationEast of South H ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03761, -122.26686
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2014)
Projected traffic751 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 First ST over Rodeo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is First ST over Rodeo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does First ST over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First ST over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.