Canal Trail over Galinda Creek
GoodPosted for loadContra Costa County, California · Contra Costa Canal · Structure no. TRAC-027
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Canal Trail over Galinda Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Trail over Galinda Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Trail over Galinda Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Trail over Galinda 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 2021.
How much traffic does Canal Trail over Galinda Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Canal Trail over Galinda Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Trail over Galinda Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.