US Bridges

Oakport Street over Damon Slough

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI SE of 66th Ave · Structure no. 33C0031

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,313
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakport Street over Damon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oakport Street over Damon Slough in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakport Street
CrossesDamon Slough
Location0.2 MI SE of 66th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75283, -122.20774
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,313 (2003)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Oakport Street over Damon Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakport Street over Damon Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oakport Street over Damon Slough carry?

About 5,313 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakport Street over Damon Slough?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oakport Street over Damon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.