US Bridges

Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 65 Ft E. Castro Ranch RD · Structure no. 28C0509

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesAlhambra Valley RD
CrossesPinole Creek
Location65 Ft E. Castro Ranch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.9712, -122.24283
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Alhambra Valley RD over Pinole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.