US Bridges

Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · Danville Blvd · Structure no. 28C0070

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRudgear RD
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
LocationDanville Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.87861, -122.04962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rudgear RD over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Rudgear RD over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.