US Bridges

Grove Way over Crow Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · Just South of I-580 · Structure no. 33C0086

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Way over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grove Way 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 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 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,658 by 2042. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove Way
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationJust South of I-580
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69182, -122.05904
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,100 (2014)
Projected traffic37,658 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Grove Way over Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is Grove Way 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 Grove Way over Crow Creek carry?

About 31,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grove Way over Crow Creek?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Way over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.