US Bridges

Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.9 MI Se/O I-680 · Structure no. 33C0126

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCalaveras RD
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location0.9 MI Se/O I-680
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.57673, -121.86501
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2014)
Projected traffic817 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calaveras RD over San Antonio 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Calaveras RD over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.