98TH AVE
Carrying 98TH AVE over SAN LEANDRO CREEK
0.3 MI W OF I 880, Alameda, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 98TH AVE
The 98TH AVE bridge in Alameda, California carries 98TH AVE over SAN LEANDRO CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 9 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,991 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 98TH AVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,991 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33C0218
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
98TH AVE 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 98TH AVE 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 98TH AVE?
98TH AVE in Alameda, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 98TH AVE inspected?
98TH AVE'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 7,991 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 98TH AVE 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 98TH AVE?
98TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 98TH AVE?
98TH AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 98TH AVE and does age affect safety?
98TH AVE was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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.
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