US Bridges

Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.5 MI E Camino Ramon · Structure no. 28C0391

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,441
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,292 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParaiso DR
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location0.5 MI E Camino Ramon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.80651, -121.9811
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2020)
Projected traffic3,292 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek built?

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

What condition is Paraiso DR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Paraiso DR over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.