US Bridges

Second Ave South over Grayson Creek

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · Just W Contra Costa Blvd · Structure no. 28C0383

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,419
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Ave South over Grayson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Second Ave South over Grayson Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Ave South
CrossesGrayson Creek
LocationJust W Contra Costa Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98168, -122.06924
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,419 (2013)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Ave South over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Ave South over Grayson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Second Ave South over Grayson Creek carry?

About 3,419 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Ave South over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Second Ave South over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.