US Bridges

Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI E El Cerro Blvd · Structure no. 28C0438

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,013
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,013 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,418 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDiablo RD
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location0.2 MI E El Cerro Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.83064, -121.98532
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,013 (2020)
Projected traffic27,418 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diablo RD over Green Valley 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 2021.

How much traffic does Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 14,013 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Diablo RD over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.