Hercules Ave over BNSF RY
FairContra Costa County, California · At San Pablo Ave · Structure no. 28C0445
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hercules Ave over BNSF RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hercules Ave over BNSF RY in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hercules Ave over BNSF RY built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hercules Ave over BNSF RY 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hercules Ave over BNSF RY carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hercules Ave over BNSF RY?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Hercules Ave over BNSF RY?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.