US Bridges

Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 1.0 MI W Walnut Ave · Structure no. 28C0398

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,979
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,979 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,353 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConcord Avenue
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location1.0 MI W Walnut Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.90368, -121.71635
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,979 (2013)
Projected traffic8,353 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord Avenue over Marsh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek carry?

About 3,979 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Avenue over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.