US Bridges

Elgin ST over Ashland Ave

Good

Alameda County, California · Elgin ST & Ashland Ave · Structure no. 33C0237

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elgin ST over Ashland Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elgin ST over Ashland Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,543 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElgin ST
CrossesAshland Ave
LocationElgin ST & Ashland Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69201, -122.11922
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic5,543 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elgin ST over Ashland Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Elgin ST over Ashland Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elgin ST over Ashland Ave carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elgin ST over Ashland Ave?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Elgin ST over Ashland Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.