US Bridges

Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At Sycamore Valley RD · Structure no. 28C0440

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTunbridge RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationAt Sycamore Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.8135, -121.97375
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic869 by 2041
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Tunbridge RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.