Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay
FairAlameda County, California · 0.1 MI S of Central Ave · Structure no. 33C0230
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,621
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay 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 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,018 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay carry?
About 1,621 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Ballena Blvd over Ballena Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.