US Bridges

Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl)

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-262-R0.28 · Structure no. 33 0669

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl) in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,208 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKato Road
CrossesST RTE 262 (mission Bl)
Location04-ALA-262-R0.28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.48627, -121.93381
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2009)
Projected traffic3,208 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl) carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl)?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Kato Road over ST RTE 262 (mission Bl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.