US Bridges

Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.05 MI N of Vineyard · Structure no. 33C0239L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBernal Ave
CrossesArroyo Del Valle
Location0.05 MI N of Vineyard
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.66571, -121.85611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.