US Bridges

Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI S San Pablo Ave · Structure no. 28C0492

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 13,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,758 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVan Ness Street
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI S San Pablo Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9592, -122.3437
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,320 (2020)
Projected traffic15,758 by 2041
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Ness Street over Wildcat 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 2024.

How much traffic does Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 13,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ness Street over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.