US Bridges

Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 200 Ft E of S Main ST · Structure no. 28C0050

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCreekside DR
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location200 Ft E of S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.88728, -122.0556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$635,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.