US Bridges

Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Poor

Alameda County, California · 1.8 MI NE of I 580 · Structure no. 33C0053

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,081 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrant Line Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location1.8 MI NE of I 580
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.75557, -121.56323
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2014)
Projected traffic13,081 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$685,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Line Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.