US Bridges

Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.2 M S E Castro Valley B · Structure no. 33C0445

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFive Canyons Pkwy
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location0.2 M S E Castro Valley B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69671, -122.04599
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2014)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Five Canyons Pkwy over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.