US Bridges

Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch

Good

Alameda County, California · Near Lessley Ave · Structure no. 33C0174

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 125 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,664 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRedwood RD
CrossesRedwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch
LocationNear Lessley Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.68612, -122.07341
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2014)
Projected traffic30,664 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood RD over Redwood RD Fld Cntrl Ch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.