US Bridges

Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 3.6 MI SW of I-80 · Structure no. 28C0475

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,629 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRichmond Parkway
CrossesParkway Wetlands
Location3.6 MI SW of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97261, -122.36929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2012)
Projected traffic29,629 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Parkway over Parkway Wetlands?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.