US Bridges

ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 1.1 MI N Rheem Blvd · Structure no. 28C0138

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,570
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,114 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesST Marys Road
CrossesLas Trampas Creek
Location1.1 MI N Rheem Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.861, -122.10167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,570 (2016)
Projected traffic12,114 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Marys Road over Las Trampas 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek carry?

About 10,570 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys Road over Las Trampas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.