US Bridges

Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 50 Ft W. of N. Broadway · Structure no. 28C0516

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,294
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 14,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,660 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMt. Diablo Blvd
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location50 Ft W. of N. Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89773, -122.05868
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,294 (2019)
Projected traffic28,660 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Diablo Blvd over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 14,294 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m).

Who owns Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.