US Bridges

Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-061-R15.61-OAK · Structure no. 33 0755

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car is a concrete slab carrying Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,683 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDoolittle Drive
CrossesAirport Cable Car
Location04-ALA-061-R15.61-OAK
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.72556, -122.19944
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2019)
Projected traffic29,683 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Doolittle Drive over Airport Cable Car?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.