US Bridges

South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI N/O East Ave · Structure no. 33C0129

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco is a concrete slab carrying South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,347 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSouth Vasco RD
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location0.1 MI N/O East Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.68092, -121.71847
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2009)
Projected traffic4,347 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns South Vasco RD over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.