US Bridges

Delaware ST over Laguna Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · Fremont Blvd · Structure no. 33C0242

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware ST over Laguna Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Delaware ST over Laguna Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,635 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelaware ST
CrossesLaguna Creek
LocationFremont Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.51892, -121.95489
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,635 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Delaware ST over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware ST 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 Delaware ST over Laguna Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Delaware ST over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware ST over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.