US Bridges

Airway Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI S/O I-580 · Structure no. 33C0198

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,350
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airway Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas is a steel arch - deck carrying Airway Blvd 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,718 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAirway Blvd
CrossesArroyo Las Positas
Location0.1 MI S/O I-580
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69855, -121.8179
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,350 (2009)
Projected traffic27,718 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 Airway Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas built?

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

What condition is Airway Blvd 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 Airway Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas carry?

About 21,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airway Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Airway Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.