US Bridges

Decoto Road over Alameda Creek Tributary

Fair

Alameda County, California · Just S/O Niles Blvd · Structure no. 33C0120

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,700
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decoto Road over Alameda Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Decoto Road over Alameda Creek Tributary in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 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 20,290 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDecoto Road
CrossesAlameda Creek Tributary
LocationJust S/O Niles Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.58657, -122.02166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,700 (2009)
Projected traffic20,290 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road over Alameda Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Decoto Road over Alameda Creek Tributary 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 Road over Alameda Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Decoto Road over Alameda Creek Tributary?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Decoto Road over Alameda Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.