US Bridges

Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI SE Dougherty RD · Structure no. 28C0452

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,200 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRed Willow RD
CrossesWest Branch Alamo Creek
Location0.1 MI SE Dougherty RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.78739, -121.92401
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo 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 Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek carry?

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

How long is Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Willow RD over West Branch Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.