Bridge Improvements Project

  • Project typeBridge Structural Repairs
  • Project scheduleSeptember 2024 – November 2024 (Tentative)

In 2020, the City established a recurring bridge inspection, maintenance, and repair program. This program includes ongoing inspections of bridge and culvert structures, recommendations for repairs, and maintenance to meet functional and structural improvements in accordance with industry standards. Based on the findings from a condition assessment completed in 2022, the following six bridges were prioritized for repairs. The structural repairs are corrective and preventive maintenance measures that will prolong the serviceable life of the structures and improve safety. Typical structural repairs include glulam girder repairs, decking and guardrail repair/replacement, and structural section loss repairs.

  • Wilkie Way Pedestrian Bridge at Adobe Creek (Structure No. 1.32)
  • Bol Park Bike Path Bridge at Matadero Creek (Structure No. 1.06)
  • Bol Park Bike Trail Pedestrian Bridge at Barron Creek (Structure No.1.23)
  • Bryant Street Pedestrian Bridge at Matadero Creek (Structure No. 1.02)
  • Laguna Avenue Bridge at Matadero Creek (Structure No. 1.05)
  • Cerrito Way Box Culvert at Barron Creek (Structure No. 1.22)

Map of bridges to be repaired

Bol Park Bike Path Bridge at Matadero Creek (Structure No. 1.06)

Work Completed

Bol Park Bike Trail Pedestrian Bridge at Barron Creek (Structure No. 1.23)

Work Completed

  • Replaced deck planks, handrail member, deck brace, safety railing; concrete spall patching; removed abandoned conduit. Bridge Location Map 

Bryant Street Pedestrian Bridge at Matadero Creek (Structure No. 1.02)

Work Completed

Wilkie Way Pedestrian Bridge at Adobe Creek (Structure No. 1.32)

Work Planned

  • Repair/paint glulam girders, replace select deck planks, concrete spall patching, erosion repair, install anti-slip fiberglass deck strips in select areas. Bridge Location Map

Project Schedule (Tentative) 

  • Work is anticipated to occur from Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1. (Pending Caltrans approval of lane closure for traffic detour setup along El Camino Real)

  • Work hours: 8 .am. - 5 .pm. (weekdays)

Traffic Impacts and Detours

  • Bridge will be closed during construction. Bridge users shall follow signage for the detour provided.

Detour Route Map(PDF, 17MB)

Laguna Avenue Bridge at Matadero Creek (Structure No. 1.05)

Work Planned

  • Replace timber railing with steel railing, replace utility support bracket. Bridge Location Map

Project Schedule (Tentative)

  • Work is anticipated to occur from Monday, November 4 through Friday, November 8.
  • Work hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (weekdays)

Traffic Impacts

  • Bridge will remain open for use but there will be lane closures with flaggers as needed during construction.

Cerrito Way Box Culvert at Barron Creek (Structure No.1.22)

Work Planned

  • Replace timber railing with Midwest guardrail system, concrete crack sealing. Bridge Location Map

Project Schedule (Tentative)

  • Work is anticipated to occur from Monday, November 11 through Friday, November 15.
  • Work hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (weekdays)

Traffic Impacts

  • Bridge will remain open for use but there will be lane closures with flaggers as needed during construction.

Contact Us

Public Works Engineering Services

(650)-329-2295

pwecips@cityofpaloalto.org

Project Manager

Megha Bansal

Megha.Bansal@cityofpaloalto.org

Project Engineer

Chelsea Laxa

Chelsea.Laxa@cityofpaloalto.org

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