CASTRO VALLEY BLVD
Carrying CASTRO VALLEY BLVD over LAKE CHABOT CREEK
JUST W/O LAKE, Alameda, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CASTRO VALLEY BLVD
The CASTRO VALLEY BLVD bridge in Alameda, California carries CASTRO VALLEY BLVD over LAKE CHABOT CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1917, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CASTRO VALLEY BLVD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1917
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33C0054
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CASTRO VALLEY BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CASTRO VALLEY BLVD against other structures in Alameda and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CASTRO VALLEY BLVD?
CASTRO VALLEY BLVD in Alameda, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CASTRO VALLEY BLVD inspected?
CASTRO VALLEY BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 33,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CASTRO VALLEY BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CASTRO VALLEY BLVD?
CASTRO VALLEY BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CASTRO VALLEY BLVD?
CASTRO VALLEY BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CASTRO VALLEY BLVD and does age affect safety?
CASTRO VALLEY BLVD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1917.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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