US Bridges

Decoto RD over Alameda Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · NE Paseo Padre Pkway · Structure no. 33C0111

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,700
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decoto RD over Alameda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decoto RD over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 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 35,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,182 by 2046. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDecoto RD
CrossesAlameda Creek
LocationNE Paseo Padre Pkway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.578, -122.02575
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,700 (2009)
Projected traffic28,182 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Decoto RD over Alameda Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Decoto RD 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 Decoto RD over Alameda Creek carry?

About 35,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Decoto RD over Alameda Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Decoto RD over Alameda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.