US Bridges

Duncan Street over Walnut Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · At N. Broadway Street · Structure no. 28C0514

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Street over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Duncan Street over Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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, projected to reach 7,677 by 2047. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDuncan Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationAt N. Broadway Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89842, -122.05936
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,677 by 2047
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan Street over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan Street over Walnut 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Duncan Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Duncan Street over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Duncan Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.