US Bridges

Cold Water DR over Crow Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Crow Canyon RD · Structure no. 33C0248

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Water DR over Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Water DR over Crow 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCold Water DR
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.1 MI W/O Crow Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70688, -122.04189
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2014)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2044
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

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 Cold Water DR over Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is Cold Water DR over Crow Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Water DR over Crow Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cold Water DR over Crow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Water DR over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.