US Bridges

State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-185-8.64-OAK · Structure no. 33 0109

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,879 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 185
CrossesArroyo Viejo
Location04-ALA-185-8.64-OAK
RouteState Highway 185
Coordinates37.7578, -122.18384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2009)
Projected traffic46,879 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 185 over Arroyo Viejo built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 185 over Arroyo Viejo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.