Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek
GoodContra Costa County, California · At Camino Pablo · Structure no. 28C0387
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,977 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orinda Way over San Pablo 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Orinda Way over San Pablo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.