US Bridges

Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI SW of I-680 · Structure no. 28C0338

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,623
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 21,623 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,050 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOlympic Blvd
CrossesLas Trampas Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of I-680
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89221, -122.06814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,623 (2013)
Projected traffic23,050 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Olympic 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek carry?

About 21,623 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Olympic Blvd over Las Trampas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.