US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over Hillside

Fair

Alameda County, California · N/O Lake Park Blvd · Structure no. 33C0157

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
5,425
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over Hillside is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Macarthur Blvd over Hillside in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 5,425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,315 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesHillside
LocationN/O Lake Park Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.80774, -122.24204
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,425 (1979)
Projected traffic8,315 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Macarthur Blvd over Hillside built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd over Hillside 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over Hillside carry?

About 5,425 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over Hillside?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.