US Bridges

Palomares RD over Stony Brook

Good

Alameda County, California · 7.57 MI SE Palo Verde RD · Structure no. 33C0245

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palomares RD over Stony Brook is a concrete slab carrying Palomares RD over Stony Brook in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 100 years old, older 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesPalomares RD
CrossesStony Brook
Location7.57 MI SE Palo Verde RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.62161, -121.94373
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2014)
Projected traffic841 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palomares RD over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Palomares RD over Stony Brook 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Palomares RD over Stony Brook carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palomares RD over Stony Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Palomares RD over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.