State Route 238 over Dry Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-7.19-UNC · Structure no. 33 0005
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 238 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 238 over Dry Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 96 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 26,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62,434 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 238 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is State Route 238 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 26,250 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is State Route 238 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 238 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.