US Bridges

El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.06 MI NE Danville Blvd · Structure no. 28C0092

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEl Portal Ave
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location0.06 MI NE Danville Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.83508, -122.01556
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Portal Ave 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns El Portal Ave over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.