US Bridges

7th ST over Rodeo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · At Vaqueros Ave · Structure no. 28C0458

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Rodeo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 7th ST over Rodeo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries7th ST
CrossesRodeo Creek
LocationAt Vaqueros Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.02835, -122.26463
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2013)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7th ST over Rodeo Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST over Rodeo 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 7th ST over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.