US Bridges

Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.9 MI S of I-580 · Structure no. 33C0385

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,261 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVasco Road
CrossesUP RR Ace Flood Control
Location0.9 MI S of I-580
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69662, -121.7179
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2009)
Projected traffic33,261 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Vasco Road over UP RR Ace Flood Control?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.