Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek
FairAlameda County, California · S Lewelling Blvd · Structure no. 33C0082
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,700
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,150 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek carry?
About 31,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over San Lorenzo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.