US Bridges

Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 100 Ft S of Peralta Ave · Structure no. 33C0473

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlvarado Street
CrossesSan Leandro Creek
Location100 Ft S of Peralta Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.7265, -122.16595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic12,614 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 Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvarado Street over San Leandro 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Alvarado Street over San Leandro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.