Railroad AVE over Contra Costa Canal

Fair Condition88 years old20,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa
Location0.7 Mi S SH 4
CarriesRailroad AVE
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Coordinates38.00733, -121.89287

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Max Span27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Width78.7 ft (24 m)
Deck Area208.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,300 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number28C0132

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