US Bridges

West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 1.5 MI E Bailey RD · Structure no. 28C0468

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal is a concrete slab carrying West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,976 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWest Leland RD
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location1.5 MI E Bailey RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01287, -121.91452
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (1991)
Projected traffic10,976 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Leland RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns West Leland RD over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.