US Bridges

Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.6 MI E Camino Ramon · Structure no. 28C0392

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,643
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,377 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenbrook DR
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.6 MI E Camino Ramon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.79639, -121.974
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,643 (2020)
Projected traffic4,377 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek carry?

About 7,643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbrook DR over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.