US Bridges

N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas

Fair

Alameda County, California · 375 Ft South of I-580 · Structure no. 33C0079

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,426 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Livermore Ave
CrossesArroyo Las Positas
Location375 Ft South of I-580
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69975, -121.77358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2014)
Projected traffic55,426 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns N Livermore Ave over Arroyo Las Positas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.