US Bridges

San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · Near 69th Ave · Structure no. 33C0216

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,904
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,821 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Leandro UP RR
CrossesLion Creek
LocationNear 69th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75599, -122.19921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,904 (2003)
Projected traffic32,821 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek carry?

About 20,904 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns San Leandro UP RR over Lion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.