US Bridges

Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.3 MI N Central Ave · Structure no. 33C0137

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,380
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,123 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewark Blvd
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.3 MI N Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.53481, -122.02686
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,380 (2002)
Projected traffic11,123 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 11,380 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Newark Blvd over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.