Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek
GoodAlameda County, California · Just W/O Lake · Structure no. 33C0054
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1917
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,600
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1917, so it is 125 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,136 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1917.
What condition is Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek carry?
About 33,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Castro Valley Blvd over Lake Chabot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.