US Bridges

El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.2 MI E Danville Blvd · Structure no. 28C0446

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,827
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 14,827 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,453 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Cerro Blvd
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location0.2 MI E Danville Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.82847, -122.00583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,827 (2020)
Projected traffic17,453 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Cerro Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 14,827 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns El Cerro Blvd over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.