US Bridges

Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.3 MI S/W of I-880 · Structure no. 33C0147

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
395 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary is a steel movable - bascule carrying Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,281 by 2041. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitvale Ave
CrossesOakland Estuary
Location0.3 MI S/W of I-880
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.76848, -122.23053
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2014)
Projected traffic23,281 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitvale Ave over Oakland Estuary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.