US Bridges

Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI S/E Lowry RD · Structure no. 33C0110

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
421 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,040 by 2042. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArdenwood Bl
CrossesAlameda Flood Cntrl Chnl
Location0.1 MI S/E Lowry RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56506, -122.06696
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2022)
Projected traffic32,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Ardenwood Bl 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 Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ardenwood Bl over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.