US Bridges

Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.4 MI E of S Main ST · Structure no. 28C0051

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCreekside DR
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location0.4 MI E of S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.88411, -122.05077
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
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. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Creekside DR over San Ramon 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 Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Creekside DR over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.