US Bridges

Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Willow Ave · Structure no. 28C0437

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,599
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 8,599 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,363 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesViewpointe Blvd
CrossesRodeo Creek
Location0.1 MI E Willow Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01834, -122.25662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,599 (2015)
Projected traffic18,363 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 8,599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Viewpointe Blvd over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.