State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street)
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-14.93 · Structure no. 33 0212L
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street) in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,429 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street) built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street) carry?
About 121,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street)?
The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 238 SB over SR 185 (14th Street)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.