US Bridges

Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)

Fair

Alameda County, California · W of Fremont Blvd · Structure no. 33C0209

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,780 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrimmer Blvd
CrossesLaguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)
LocationW of Fremont Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.502, -121.95368
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2022)
Projected traffic48,780 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) 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 2022.

How much traffic does Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Grimmer Blvd over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.