FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRANT LINE RD

Carrying GRANT LINE RD over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT

0.1 MI NE OF I-580, Alameda, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRANT LINE RD

The GRANT LINE RD bridge in Alameda, California carries GRANT LINE RD over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GRANT LINE RD compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of California bridges
800
Bridges in Alameda · 40 in Poor condition
GRANT LINE RD 32.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
33C0127

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

GRANT LINE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare GRANT LINE RD against other structures in Alameda and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GRANT LINE RD?

GRANT LINE RD in Alameda, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRANT LINE RD inspected?

GRANT LINE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRANT LINE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GRANT LINE RD?

GRANT LINE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRANT LINE RD?

GRANT LINE RD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is GRANT LINE RD and does age affect safety?

GRANT LINE RD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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