US Bridges

Main ST over Arroyo Del Hambre

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At Estudillo ST · Structure no. 28C0407

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Arroyo Del Hambre is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Arroyo Del Hambre in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,397 by 2047. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesArroyo Del Hambre
LocationAt Estudillo ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01713, -122.13667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,397 by 2047
Trucks4%
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 Main ST over Arroyo Del Hambre built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Arroyo Del Hambre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.