US Bridges

Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · W of Stagecoach RD · Structure no. 33C0497

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,016
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 13,016 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmador Valley Road
CrossesSouth San Ramon Creek
LocationW of Stagecoach RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.71592, -121.91686
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,016 (2019)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek carry?

About 13,016 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Amador Valley Road over South San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.