US Bridges

Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-13.22 · Structure no. 33 0722

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
663 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
138,200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 138,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345,634 by 2042. The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPortola Ave
CrossesI-580 Arroyo Las Positas
Location04-ALA-580-13.22
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69926, -121.78519
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length663 ft (202 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,200 (2011)
Projected traffic345,634 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas carry?

About 138,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas?

The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Portola Ave over I-580 Arroyo Las Positas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.