US Bridges

Smith ST over Alameda Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 KM West of Dyer ST · Structure no. 33C0113

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith ST over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Smith ST over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,686 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmith ST
CrossesAlameda Creek
Location0.1 KM West of Dyer ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.59659, -122.07155
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2008)
Projected traffic16,686 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smith ST over Alameda Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith ST 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 Smith ST over Alameda Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smith ST over Alameda Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Smith ST over Alameda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.