US Bridges

Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · W of Doughterty RD · Structure no. 33C0498

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesWillow Creek Drive
CrossesAlamo Creek
LocationW of Doughterty RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.72514, -121.91092
Functional classUrban 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
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek Drive 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 Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Creek Drive over Alamo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.