US Bridges

Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · Just NE of Main ST · Structure no. 33C0231

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,878
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,284 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHazel Ave
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
LocationJust NE of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.67827, -122.08736
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,878 (2010)
Projected traffic3,284 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 2,878 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Ave over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.