US Bridges

Newell Ave over Tice Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 200 Ft W. of S. Main ST · Structure no. 28C0522

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell Ave over Tice Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Newell Ave over Tice Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,471 by 2047. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNewell Ave
CrossesTice Creek
Location200 Ft W. of S. Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89285, -122.0596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2017)
Projected traffic20,471 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newell Ave over Tice Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell Ave over Tice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Newell Ave over Tice Creek carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newell Ave over Tice Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Newell Ave over Tice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.