US Bridges

Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-000-20.96-SLN · Structure no. 33 0756Y

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,048 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 337 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington Av Ramp
CrossesEstudillo Canal
Location04-ALA-000-20.96-SLN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69261, -122.1389
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width337 ft (102.7 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2008)
Projected traffic42,048 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
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

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 Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 337 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Av Ramp over Estudillo Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.