US Bridges

Oakport Street over East Creek Slough

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.6 MI SE of High ST · Structure no. 33C0047

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,347
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakport Street over East Creek Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oakport Street over East Creek Slough 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 3,347 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,544 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakport Street
CrossesEast Creek Slough
Location0.6 MI SE of High ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.76122, -122.21479
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,347 (2023)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Oakport Street over East Creek Slough built?

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

What condition is Oakport Street over East Creek 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 East Creek Slough carry?

About 3,347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakport Street over East Creek Slough?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oakport Street over East Creek Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.