Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Central Ave · Structure no. 33C0056L
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,247 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry 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 Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 36,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.