US Bridges

Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.05 MI W of "o" Street · Structure no. 28C0476

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,259 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSomersville Road
CrossesWest Antioch Creek
Location0.05 MI W of "o" Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01546, -121.82602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic13,259 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somersville Road over West Antioch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Somersville Road over West Antioch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.