US Bridges

Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 1.7 MI N of I-580 · Structure no. 33C0087

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,472 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCrow Canyon RD
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1.7 MI N of I-580
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70853, -122.04064
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,800 (2014)
Projected traffic24,472 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crow Canyon RD 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 Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek carry?

About 28,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Crow Canyon RD over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.