US Bridges

Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.15 MI S Manor Blvd · Structure no. 33C0207

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,247 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWickes Ave
CrossesEstudillo Canal Ditch
Location0.15 MI S Manor Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.68887, -122.16222
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2016)
Projected traffic16,247 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch 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 Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wickes Ave over Estudillo Canal Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.