US Bridges

Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco

Fair

Alameda County, California · 200 S Charlotte Way · Structure no. 33C0379

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,239 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLucille ST
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location200 S Charlotte Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.68719, -121.73212
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2006)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco 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 Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lucille ST over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.