US Bridges

22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd

Poor

Alameda County, California · S of East 12th ST · Structure no. 33C0148

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
660 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,278
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 17,278 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,050 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries22nd & 23rd Avenue
CrossesUP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd
LocationS of East 12th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.78064, -122.237
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,278 (2023)
Projected traffic30,050 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd 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 22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd carry?

About 17,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd & 23rd Avenue over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK Bartd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.