Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK
FairAlameda County, California · Near I-80 · Structure no. 33C0184
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 457 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,629
- 1977 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older 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 10,629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,717 by 2046. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?
About 10,629 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?
The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan ST over UP RR BNSF RY & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.