US Bridges

Coliseum Way over Damon Slough

Good

Alameda County, California · 50 S of 66th Ave · Structure no. 33C0253

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coliseum Way over Damon Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coliseum Way over Damon Slough in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 45 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColiseum Way
CrossesDamon Slough
Location50 S of 66th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75431, -122.20411
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1982)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Coliseum Way over Damon Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Coliseum Way over Damon Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coliseum Way over Damon Slough carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coliseum Way over Damon Slough?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Coliseum Way over Damon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.