US Bridges

Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 1.5 Miles N of Cypress RD · Structure no. 28C0405

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
630 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 76 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2046. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJersey Island RD
CrossesDutch Slough
Location1.5 Miles N of Cypress RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01195, -121.66061
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadH 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2015)
Projected traffic409 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Island RD over Dutch Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.