US Bridges

Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI N of SH 4 · Structure no. 28C0459

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,177
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVintage Parkway
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI N of SH 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.00004, -121.71902
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,177 (2020)
Projected traffic3,868 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 6,177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Vintage Parkway over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.