US Bridges

Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco

Poor

Alameda County, California · 0.2 MI N Tesla RD · Structure no. 33C0240

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville RD
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location0.2 MI N Tesla RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66847, -121.69664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2014)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville RD over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.