US Bridges

Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek Bypass

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 0.25 MI E. of S. Broadway · Structure no. 28C0524

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek Bypass is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek Bypass in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMt. Diablo Blvd
CrossesSan Ramon Creek Bypass
Location0.25 MI E. of S. Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.89879, -122.05652
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek Bypass 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 2023.

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

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Diablo Blvd over San Ramon Creek Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.