US Bridges

Alvarado Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI S/E Lowry RD · Structure no. 33C0059

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvarado Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alvarado Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 59 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlvarado Blvd
CrossesAlameda Flood Cntrl Chnl
Location0.1 MI S/E Lowry RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.58058, -122.05198
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Alvarado Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl 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 Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alvarado Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Alvarado Blvd over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.