US Bridges

Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Crow Canyon RD · Structure no. 33C0075

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,658 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCastro Valley Blvd
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.2 MI W/O Crow Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69398, -122.05999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2014)
Projected traffic37,658 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castro Valley Blvd over Crow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Castro Valley Blvd over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.