US Bridges

Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.05 MI S of Lewelling Bl · Structure no. 33C0206

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,139 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeekland Ave
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Lewelling Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.68544, -122.11679
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2014)
Projected traffic16,139 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 SystemNo

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 Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meekland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Meekland Ave over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.