US Bridges

Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.8 Miles East of RTE 238 · Structure no. 33C0476

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorrison Canyon RD
CrossesMorrison Canyon
Location0.8 Miles East of RTE 238
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.57043, -121.94962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic226 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Morrison Canyon RD over Morrison Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.