US Bridges

Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI S College Ave · Structure no. 33C0195

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,246 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArroyo RD
CrossesArroyo Mocho
Location0.2 MI S College Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.67189, -121.76816
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2009)
Projected traffic16,246 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho 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 Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo RD over Arroyo Mocho?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.