US Bridges

Whipple Road over Bartd

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.75 MI W/O SR 238 · Structure no. 33C0223

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipple Road over Bartd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipple Road over Bartd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,023 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhipple Road
CrossesBartd
Location0.75 MI W/O SR 238
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.60584, -122.03328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2009)
Projected traffic16,023 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whipple Road over Bartd built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whipple Road over Bartd 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Whipple Road over Bartd carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whipple Road over Bartd?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Whipple Road over Bartd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.