US Bridges

Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo

Good

Alameda County, California · Hegenberger RD Median · Structure no. 33C0154

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesArroyo Viejo
LocationHegenberger RD Median
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.75643, -122.19007
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (1978)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over Arroyo Viejo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.