US Bridges

S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI N Newell Ave · Structure no. 28C0187

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,338 by 2047. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS California Blvd
CrossesLas Trampas Creek
Location0.1 MI N Newell Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89364, -122.06137
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2019)
Projected traffic45,338 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S California Blvd over Las Trampas 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 S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S California Blvd over Las Trampas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.