SERVICE ROAD
Carrying SERVICE ROAD over PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
Livermore VAMC 4951 Arroy, Alameda, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SERVICE ROAD
The SERVICE ROAD bridge in Alameda, California carries SERVICE ROAD over PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 36.3 meters (119 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9, culvert at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 36.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SERVICE ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1923
- Last Reconstructed
- 1
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 36.3 m (119 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Structure Number
- VHA9
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
SERVICE ROAD 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 SERVICE ROAD 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 SERVICE ROAD?
SERVICE ROAD in Alameda, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SERVICE ROAD inspected?
SERVICE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SERVICE ROAD 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 SERVICE ROAD?
SERVICE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SERVICE ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for SERVICE ROAD in the NBI.
How old is SERVICE ROAD and does age affect safety?
SERVICE ROAD was built in 1923, making it 103 years old and last reconstructed in 1.
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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