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Alameda County, CA · Structure #33 0217L

STATE ROUTE 238 SB

STATE ROUTE 238 SB in 04-Ala-238-15.41, Alameda County, California received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1994, the bridge carries 121K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 238 SB over Up RR & Bartd.

STATE ROUTE 238 SB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1994, making it 32 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. STATE ROUTE 238 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 121,000 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Up RR & Bartd. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
121K
Daily Traffic
1994
Year Built
130m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE ROUTE 238 SB
Crosses Over
Up RR & Bartd
State
California
County
Alameda County
Location
04-Ala-238-15.41
Year Built
1994
Reconstructed
2010
Age
32 years
Daily Traffic
121,000
Lanes
3
Length
130 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
33 0217L

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 238 SB is a 32-year-old bridge located 04-Ala-238-15.41 in Alameda County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 238 SB over Up RR & Bartd with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 121K vehicles per day. Built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, the structure spans 130 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

04-Ala-238-15.41, Alameda County, California

37.688672, -122.114250

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE ROUTE 238 SB has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

STATE ROUTE 238 SB was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 32 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE ROUTE 238 SB carries approximately 121K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 130 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 238 SB in 04-Ala-238-15.41, Alameda County, California.

No, STATE ROUTE 238 SB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

STATE ROUTE 238 SB is located 04-Ala-238-15.41 in Alameda County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 238 SB over Up RR & Bartd. Its coordinates are 37.688672, -122.114250. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 238 SB carries STATE ROUTE 238 SB over Up RR & Bartd. The bridge is 130 meters long and was built in 1994, with reconstruction in 2010.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.