US Bridges

State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-084-17.22 · Structure no. 33 0043

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,280 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 84
CrossesArroyo De LA Laguna
Location04-ALA-084-17.22
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates37.59266, -121.88407
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2010)
Projected traffic32,280 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 84 over Arroyo De LA Laguna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.