US Bridges

West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 300 Ft N Diablo RD · Structure no. 28C0393

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,322
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,322 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest El Pintado RD
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location300 Ft N Diablo RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.82366, -121.99822
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,322 (2020)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is West El Pintado RD over Green Valley 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 West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 3,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns West El Pintado RD over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.