US Bridges

Dyer ST over Alameda Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · S/O Alvarado Niles RD · Structure no. 33C0143

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer ST over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dyer ST over Alameda Creek 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 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,526 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDyer ST
CrossesAlameda Creek
LocationS/O Alvarado Niles RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.59666, -122.07083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2009)
Projected traffic13,526 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 Dyer ST over Alameda Creek built?

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

What condition is Dyer ST over Alameda Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dyer ST over Alameda Creek carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dyer ST over Alameda Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer ST over Alameda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.