US Bridges

Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Central Ave · Structure no. 33C0056R

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
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 slab carrying Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,395 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlvarado-Niles RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI E/O Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.59071, -122.03458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,400 (2009)
Projected traffic22,395 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry 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 September 2022.

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 (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Alvarado-Niles RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.