US Bridges

Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek

Poor

Alameda County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Castro Vly RD · Structure no. 33C0023

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,120
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Dublin Road
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location0.5 MI E/O Castro Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69728, -122.04127
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (1980)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dublin Road over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.