US Bridges

Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch

Good

Alameda County, California · Thornally ST · Structure no. 33C0098

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,330 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHesperian Blvd
CrossesOra Loma Ditch
LocationThornally ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69723, -122.12977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2016)
Projected traffic25,330 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Hesperian Blvd over Ora Loma Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.