US Bridges

Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.3 MI East of 1st ST · Structure no. 33C0382

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLas Positas RD
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location0.3 MI East of 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69633, -121.73754
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2009)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Positas RD 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 Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Las Positas RD over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.