US Bridges

Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.4 KM NE of Tupelo ST · Structure no. 33C0417

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 45 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaseo Padre Pkwy
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.4 KM NE of Tupelo ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56476, -122.05864
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo Padre Pkwy over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.