US Bridges

El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI East of I-80 · Structure no. 28C0491

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,069 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEl Portal Drive
CrossesSan Pablo Creek
Location0.1 MI East of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.96574, -122.32055
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic24,069 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Portal Drive over San Pablo 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns El Portal Drive over San Pablo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.