US Bridges

Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI W of Linda Drive · Structure no. 33C0446

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,940 by 2042. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlvarado-Niles RD
CrossesRR Tracks: BART UPRR
Location0.1 MI W of Linda Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.58267, -122.00711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic23,940 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Alvarado-Niles RD over RR Tracks: BART UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.