Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK
PoorContra Costa County, California · 3 MI SW of I-80 · Structure no. 28C0474R
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,354 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,141 by 2042. The structure is 2,354 ft (717.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK?
The structure is 2,354 ft (717.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Pkwy NB over Giant UP RR BNSF AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.