State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-16.28 · Structure no. 33 0216
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 97,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,650 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 121 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd 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 over Hesperian Blvd carry?
About 97,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.