US Bridges

Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · 1.4 MI North of Dublin Bl · Structure no. 33C0428

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,204 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTassajara Road
CrossesKobold Creek
Location1.4 MI North of Dublin Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.72577, -121.87126
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,204 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tassajara Road over Kobold 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Tassajara Road over Kobold Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.