Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 150 Ft SE City Center DR · Structure no. 33C0466
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 116 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,979 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Foothill Blvd 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 Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Foothill Blvd over San Lorenzo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.