US Bridges

Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI N/W Roland Way · Structure no. 33C0373L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,173
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewater Drive SB
CrossesElmhurst Canal
Location0.2 MI N/W Roland Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.74412, -122.2052
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,173 (2023)
Projected traffic4,434 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal 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 Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal carry?

About 2,173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Drive SB over Elmhurst Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.