US Bridges

Simas Ave over Pinole Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E of Pinole Val RD · Structure no. 28C0417

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simas Ave over Pinole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Simas Ave over Pinole Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,752 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSimas Ave
CrossesPinole Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Pinole Val RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98536, -122.27976
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,752 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Simas Ave over Pinole Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simas Ave over Pinole 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Simas Ave over Pinole Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Simas Ave over Pinole Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Simas Ave over Pinole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.