US Bridges

Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.6 KM West of I-680 · Structure no. 33C0400

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 45,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,180 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAuto Mall Pkwy
CrossesUP RR and Bartd
Location0.6 KM West of I-680
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.51257, -121.94546
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,100 (2022)
Projected traffic81,180 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd carry?

About 45,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Auto Mall Pkwy over UP RR and Bartd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.