FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

40TH STREET

Carrying 40TH STREET over UP RR SPUR

500 FT W OF HORTON ST, Alameda, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 40TH STREET

The 40TH STREET bridge in Alameda, California carries 40TH STREET over UP RR SPUR. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 273.0 meters (896 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,924 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How 40TH STREET compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
800
Bridges in Alameda · 40 in Poor condition
40TH STREET 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.7
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
273.0 m (896 ft)
Deck Width
22.3 m (73 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,924 vehicles/day
Structure Number
33C0399

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 40TH STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 40TH STREET 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 40TH STREET?

40TH STREET in Alameda, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 40TH STREET inspected?

40TH STREET'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 9,924 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 40TH STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 40TH STREET?

40TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 40TH STREET?

40TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 40TH STREET and does age affect safety?

40TH STREET was built in 1995, making it 31 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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