US Bridges

Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · E/O Hegenberger RD · Structure no. 33C0041

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,929
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 38,929 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,470 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaldwin ST
CrossesElmhurst Creek
LocationE/O Hegenberger RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.74878, -122.19593
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,929 (2002)
Projected traffic42,470 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek carry?

About 38,929 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin ST over Elmhurst Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.