US Bridges

Neptune DR over Canal a

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Fairway DR · Structure no. 33C0134

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neptune DR over Canal a is a concrete continuous slab carrying Neptune DR over Canal a in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNeptune DR
CrossesCanal a
Location0.5 MI S/O Fairway DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69082, -122.18357
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Neptune DR over Canal a built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neptune DR over Canal a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Neptune DR over Canal a carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Neptune DR over Canal a?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Neptune DR over Canal a?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.