US Bridges

Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco

Fair

Alameda County, California · 300 W Lucille ST · Structure no. 33C0380

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,741 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlotte Way
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location300 W Lucille ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.68799, -121.73324
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 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2006)
Projected traffic6,741 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlotte Way 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 Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte Way over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.