US Bridges

Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.5 MI W of I-680 · Structure no. 33C0419

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,780 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesUP RR and Bartd
Location0.5 MI W of I-680
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.53291, -121.95445
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2022)
Projected traffic48,780 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd 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 Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over UP RR and Bartd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.