US Bridges

State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-112-R0.06-SLN · Structure no. 33 0082

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,325 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
41,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 41,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,895 by 2044. The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 112
CrossesUP RR Carden & Beecher
Location04-ALA-112-R0.06-SLN
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates37.71649, -122.1859
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,325 ft (403.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,250 (2009)
Projected traffic51,895 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher carry?

About 41,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher?

The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 112 over UP RR Carden & Beecher?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.