Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek
FairContra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E of S Main ST · Structure no. 28C0337
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,735 by 2047. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Newell Ave 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Newell Ave over San Ramon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.