US Bridges

Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle

Good

Alameda County, California · South Del Valle Pkwy · Structure no. 33C0058

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,173 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesArroyo Del Valle
LocationSouth Del Valle Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.66467, -121.87391
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic22,173 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Arroyo Del Valle?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.