US Bridges

Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal

Good

Alameda County, California · W of Hutchins Ave · Structure no. DAPARCPAR690BRD

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParking Lot RD
CrossesDrainage to Chabot Canal
LocationW of Hutchins Ave
Coordinates37.71535, -121.89838
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parking Lot RD over Drainage to 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Parking Lot RD over Drainage to Chabot Canal?

It is owned by the Army.