Bridge Improvements Project

  • Project typeBridge Structural Repairs
  • Project scheduleSeptember 2024 – October 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

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, replace Unistrut utility support, install anti-slip fiberglass deck strips in select areas. Bridge Location Map

Project Schedule (Tentative) 

  • Repair work planned at Wilkie Bridge has been postponed until further notice. An updated schedule will be provided.

Traffic Impacts and Detours

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

Detour Route Map(PDF, 623KB)

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

Work Planned

Project Schedule (Tentative)

  • Work is anticipated to occur from Monday, September 23 through Tuesday, October 1.
  • Work hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (weekdays)

Traffic Impacts

  • Bridge will remain open for use, but portions of the bridge may be closed off as needed with access provided during construction. No weekend construction work will occur.

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

Work Planned

  • Replace deck planks, handrail member, deck brace, safety railing; concrete spall patching; remove abandoned conduit and electrical wires. Bridge Location Map

Project Schedule (Tentative)

  • Work is anticipated to occur from Tuesday, October 1 through Friday, October 4.
  • Work hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (weekdays)

Traffic Impacts and Detours

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

Detour Route Map(PDF, 998KB)

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

Work Planned

Project Schedule (Tentative)

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

Traffic Impacts and Detours

  • Bridge will be closed as needed during construction. Pedestrians shall follow signage for the detour through the adjacent bicycle bridge. No weekend construction work will occur, and bridge will be open during the weekend.

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 Tuesday, October 8 through Friday, October 11.
  • 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 take occur from Tuesday, October 15 through Friday, October 25.
  • 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. No weekend construction work will occur.

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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