US Bridges

Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.5 Mile W of Foothill RD · Structure no. 33C0454

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,674 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Creek Drive
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.5 Mile W of Foothill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.68994, -121.93402
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,674 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel 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 Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Creek Drive over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.