US Bridges

Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.14 MI W of Fremont Blvd · Structure no. 33C0475

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCushing Parkway
CrossesLaguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)
Location0.14 MI W of Fremont Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.49004, -121.9511
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic44,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E) carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Cushing Parkway over Laguna Cr(fld Cntrl L E)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.