US Bridges

Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At Estudillo ST · Structure no. 28C0406

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre is a concrete tee beam carrying Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWard ST
CrossesArroyo Del Hambre
LocationAt Estudillo ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01675, -122.13598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ward ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.