CUSHING PARKWAY
Carrying CUSHING PARKWAY over LAGUNA CR(FLD CNTRL L E)
0.14 MI W OF FREMONT BLVD, Alameda, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CUSHING PARKWAY
The CUSHING PARKWAY bridge in Alameda, California carries CUSHING PARKWAY over LAGUNA CR(FLD CNTRL L E). It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.0 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,500 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CUSHING PARKWAY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 34.6 m (114 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33C0475
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
CUSHING PARKWAY 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 CUSHING PARKWAY 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 CUSHING PARKWAY?
CUSHING PARKWAY in Alameda, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CUSHING PARKWAY inspected?
CUSHING PARKWAY'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 24,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CUSHING PARKWAY 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 CUSHING PARKWAY?
CUSHING PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CUSHING PARKWAY?
CUSHING PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CUSHING PARKWAY and does age affect safety?
CUSHING PARKWAY was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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