US Bridges

Owens DR over Chabot Canal

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI East of Hopyard · Structure no. 33C0462

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens DR over Chabot Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Owens DR over Chabot Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,674 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOwens DR
CrossesChabot Canal
Location0.2 MI East of Hopyard
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69977, -121.89994
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic14,674 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Owens DR over Chabot Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens DR over Chabot Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Owens DR over Chabot Canal carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Owens DR over Chabot Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Owens DR over Chabot Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.