US Bridges

Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK

Poor

Alameda County, California · Just South of 3rd ST · Structure no. 33C0028

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
911 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
13,375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,351 by 2042. The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdeline Street
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK
LocationJust South of 3rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.79888, -122.29256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length911 ft (277.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,375 (2023)
Projected traffic27,351 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK carry?

About 13,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK?

The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Adeline Street over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.