US Bridges

Central Blvd over Marsh Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI W Estates DR · Structure no. 28C0463

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Blvd over Marsh Creek is a concrete slab carrying Central Blvd over Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,229 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentral Blvd
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.1 MI W Estates DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.93449, -121.7095
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2007)
Projected traffic7,229 by 2043
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Blvd over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Blvd over Marsh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Central Blvd over Marsh Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Blvd over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Central Blvd over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.