US Bridges

Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1MI SW Port Chicago HWY · Structure no. 28C0467

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,448 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow Pass Road
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location0.1MI SW Port Chicago HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02522, -121.96203
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2013)
Projected traffic21,448 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Pass Road over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.