US Bridges

Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · .1 MI E of Wilder RD · Structure no. 28C0494

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOrinda Ballfld LN
CrossesQuercus Creek
Location.1 MI E of Wilder RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.86549, -122.19286
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic389 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Orinda Ballfld LN over Quercus Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.