FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PATTERSON PASS RD

Carrying PATTERSON PASS RD over ARROYO SECO

500' E MULQUEENEY ST, Alameda, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PATTERSON PASS RD

The PATTERSON PASS RD bridge in Alameda, California carries PATTERSON PASS RD over ARROYO SECO. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PATTERSON PASS RD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
800
Bridges in Alameda · 40 in Poor condition
PATTERSON PASS RD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.7
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
28.0 m (92 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
33C0381

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PATTERSON PASS RD 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 PATTERSON PASS RD 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 PATTERSON PASS RD?

PATTERSON PASS RD in Alameda, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PATTERSON PASS RD inspected?

PATTERSON PASS RD'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 5,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PATTERSON PASS RD 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 PATTERSON PASS RD?

PATTERSON PASS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PATTERSON PASS RD?

PATTERSON PASS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PATTERSON PASS RD and does age affect safety?

PATTERSON PASS RD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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