US Bridges

Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.5 MI W Alcosta Blvd · Structure no. 28C0429

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,703 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Valley RD
CrossesSouth San Ramon Creek
Location0.5 MI W Alcosta Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.74076, -121.93795
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic21,703 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pine Valley RD over South San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.