US Bridges

Oakport Street over Elmhurst Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Roland Way · Structure no. 33C0045

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,252
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakport Street over Elmhurst Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oakport Street over Elmhurst Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 5,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,471 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakport Street
CrossesElmhurst Creek
Location0.2 MI N/O Roland Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.74613, -122.20166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,252 (2002)
Projected traffic5,471 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elmhurst Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Oakport Street over Elmhurst 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oakport Street over Elmhurst Creek carry?

About 5,252 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakport Street over Elmhurst Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Oakport Street over Elmhurst Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.