US Bridges

Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.08 MI East of ST RTE 84 · Structure no. 33C0017

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,635 by 2046. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Canyon RD
CrossesAlameda Creek
Location0.08 MI East of ST RTE 84
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.57818, -121.96897
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2010)
Projected traffic5,635 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canyon RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Canyon RD over Alameda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.