US Bridges

Harriet DR over Grayson Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At Ruth DR · Structure no. 28C0412

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harriet DR over Grayson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harriet DR over Grayson Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2047. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarriet DR
CrossesGrayson Creek
LocationAt Ruth DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.95993, -122.06628
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2047
Trucks1%
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 Harriet DR over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harriet DR over Grayson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Harriet DR over Grayson Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harriet DR over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Harriet DR over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.