Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Whipple RD · Structure no. 33C0106
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,818 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Union City Blvd over Alameda 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Union City Blvd over Alameda Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.