Whipple RD over Alameda Creek
GoodAlameda County, California · 0.2 MI E Union City Blvd · Structure no. 33C0222
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,900
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipple RD over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Whipple RD over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,685 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipple RD over Alameda Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipple RD 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 Whipple RD over Alameda Creek carry?
About 22,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whipple RD over Alameda Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Whipple RD over Alameda Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.