US Bridges

West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-34.53R-OAK · Structure no. 33 0768

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,327 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
22,323
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 22,323 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,290 by 2042. The structure is 3,327 ft (1,014 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Grand Avenue
CrossesUPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood
Location04-ALA-880-34.53R-OAK
RouteCity Street 880
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.8179, -122.29134
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,323 (1999)
Projected traffic38,290 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood carry?

About 22,323 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood?

The structure is 3,327 ft (1,014 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns West Grand Avenue over UPRR BNSF AMTRAK Wood?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.