There are 180 bridge and culvert structures owned and maintained by the City. Of these, Caltrans inspects 31 structures, and the City is responsible for inspecting the remaining 149 structures. These structures are located in the public right of way and in parks and preserves. A structural consulting firm inspected 50 City-owned bridges and culverts and completed an assessment study in 2017, after which a recurring bridge inspection and repair program was established. This program includes on-going inspections to report physical changes to structures, recommendations for work to be done, and additional information to meet functional and structural standards in accordance with industry standards. Typically, the recommended recurring inspection frequency of the structures varies from two to four years depending on age and structural conditions, and estimates are developed at a conceptual level and adjusted in the design phase. As part of the recurring bridge inspection and repair program, 25 of the 50 structures inspected in 2017 were prioritized by staff and inspected by a structural firm in Fiscal Year 2022; seven bridge structures of the 25 structures inspected were identified for repairs in Fiscal Year 2023. This project is included in the City of Palo Alto's FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of September 3, 2024, information regarding a design team or a general contractor is not available. Construction is anticipated from 2024 to 2028.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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