US Bridges

State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-16.28 · Structure no. 33 0216K

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2012 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 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,713 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 238
CrossesHesperian Blvd
Location04-ALA-238-16.28
RouteState Highway 238
Coordinates37.69063, -122.12994
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2012)
Projected traffic5,713 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 238 over Hesperian Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.