US Bridges

Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.1 N/O Auto Mall Pkwy · Structure no. 33C0069

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 70 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,237 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFremont Blvd
CrossesArroyo De LA Laguna
Location0.1 N/O Auto Mall Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.51326, -121.95161
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2022)
Projected traffic33,237 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna 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 Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Blvd over Arroyo De LA Laguna?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.