State Route 238 over Alameda Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-3.46-FMT · Structure no. 33 0003
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 433 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 238 over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 238 over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 88 years old, older 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,587 by 2042. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 238 over Alameda Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is State Route 238 over Alameda 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 238 over Alameda Creek carry?
About 98,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 238 over Alameda Creek?
The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 238 over Alameda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.