Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal
GoodContra Costa County, California · 1 Mi. S. of HWY 4 · Structure no. 28C0500
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2047. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Valley Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Valley Road over Contra Costa Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.