US Bridges

Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · W of Doughterty RD · Structure no. 33C0496

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,680
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 12,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmador Valley Blvd
CrossesAlamo Creek
LocationW of Doughterty RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.71822, -121.91283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,680 (2022)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek carry?

About 12,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Amador Valley Blvd over Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.