US Bridges

Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl

Fair

Alameda County, California · At Paseo Padre · Structure no. 33C0135

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,221 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIsherwood Way
CrossesAlameda Flood Cntrl Chnl
LocationAt Paseo Padre
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.57183, -122.01431
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,221 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl 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 Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Isherwood Way over Alameda Flood Cntrl Chnl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.