98th Ave over San Leandro Creek
PoorAlameda County, California · 0.3 MI W of I 880 · Structure no. 33C0218
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,991
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
98th Ave over San Leandro Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 98th Ave over San Leandro Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 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 7,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,635 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 98th Ave over San Leandro Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is 98th Ave over San Leandro Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 98th Ave over San Leandro Creek carry?
About 7,991 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 98th Ave over San Leandro Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns 98th Ave over San Leandro Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.