US Bridges

El Capitan DR over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 3000 Ft E Camino Ramon · Structure no. 28C0395

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,523
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Capitan DR over San Ramon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Capitan DR over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,523 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Capitan DR
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location3000 Ft E Camino Ramon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.80072, -121.977
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,523 (2020)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2040
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was El Capitan DR over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Capitan 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 El Capitan DR over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 3,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Capitan 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns El Capitan DR over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.