US Bridges

Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI West of I-680 · Structure no. 28C0200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,735 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDiablo Road
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location0.2 MI West of I-680
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.82294, -121.99862
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,350 (2020)
Projected traffic21,735 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diablo Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 21,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Diablo Road over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.