US Bridges

Blacow RD over Laguna Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · Fremont Blvd (0.1M E/O) · Structure no. 33C0224

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacow RD over Laguna Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Blacow RD over Laguna Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,986 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlacow RD
CrossesLaguna Creek
LocationFremont Blvd (0.1M E/O)
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.52396, -121.9565
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2007)
Projected traffic14,986 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Blacow RD over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blacow RD over Laguna 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 Blacow RD over Laguna Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blacow RD over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Blacow RD over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.