US Bridges

Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.3 MI N Coliseum Way · Structure no. 33C0164

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,294
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 46,294 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,934 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHegenberger RD
CrossesElmhurst Creek
Location0.3 MI N Coliseum Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.74881, -122.19614
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,294 (2011)
Projected traffic38,934 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek carry?

About 46,294 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Hegenberger RD over Elmhurst Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.