US Bridges

Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.05 MI N of Vineyard · Structure no. 33C0239R

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
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 continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2043. 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).

Location

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CarriesBernal Ave
CrossesArroyo Del Valle
Location0.05 MI N of Vineyard
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.6658, -121.85594
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernal Ave over Arroyo Del Valle 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 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 71 ft (21.5 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.