US Bridges

Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 2.2 MI W Railroad Ave · Structure no. 28C0510

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrestview DR
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location2.2 MI W Railroad Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.00803, -121.90173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crestview DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Crestview DR over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.