US Bridges

40th Street over UP RR Spur

Good

Alameda County, California · 500 Ft W of Horton ST · Structure no. 33C0399

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
896 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,924
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Street over UP RR Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 40th Street over UP RR Spur in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9,924 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,848 by 2042. The structure is 896 ft (273 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries40th Street
CrossesUP RR Spur
Location500 Ft W of Horton ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.82884, -122.29256
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length896 ft (273 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,924 (2023)
Projected traffic19,848 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 40th Street over UP RR Spur built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th Street over UP RR Spur 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 40th Street over UP RR Spur carry?

About 9,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 40th Street over UP RR Spur?

The structure is 896 ft (273 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Street over UP RR Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.