US Bridges

Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d"

Poor

Alameda County, California · 0.9 MI Se/O Castro Valley · Structure no. 33C0444

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d" is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d" in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,242 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFive Canyons Pkwy
CrossesCanyon "d"
Location0.9 MI Se/O Castro Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.68808, -122.03979
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2014)
Projected traffic13,242 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d" built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d" in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d" carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d"?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Five Canyons Pkwy over Canyon "d"?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.