ARDENWOOD BL
Carrying ARDENWOOD BL over ALAMEDA FLOOD CNTRL CHNL
0.1 MI S/E LOWRY RD, Alameda, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ARDENWOOD BL
The ARDENWOOD BL bridge in Alameda, California carries ARDENWOOD BL over ALAMEDA FLOOD CNTRL CHNL. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 128.3 meters (421 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ARDENWOOD BL compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 128.3 m (421 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.8 m (68 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33C0110
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
ARDENWOOD BL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ARDENWOOD BL 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 ARDENWOOD BL?
ARDENWOOD BL in Alameda, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ARDENWOOD BL inspected?
ARDENWOOD BL'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 17,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARDENWOOD BL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ARDENWOOD BL?
ARDENWOOD BL has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ARDENWOOD BL?
ARDENWOOD BL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ARDENWOOD BL and does age affect safety?
ARDENWOOD BL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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