US Bridges

Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.3 MI S of Grove Way · Structure no. 33C0160

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,400
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,901 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter ST
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Grove Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.68587, -122.06325
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2014)
Projected traffic18,901 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.