US Bridges

Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At 6th ST E of SR 242 · Structure no. 28C0482

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEuclid Avenue
CrossesContra Costa Canal
LocationAt 6th ST E of SR 242
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97857, -122.01784
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2004)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Avenue over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.