US Bridges

W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.5 MI E of El Charro RD · Structure no. 33C0395

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,660
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 12,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,707 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW Jack London Blvd
CrossesArroyo Las Positas
Location0.5 MI E of El Charro RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69475, -121.83913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,660 (2013)
Projected traffic16,707 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas carry?

About 12,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Jack London Blvd over Arroyo Las Positas?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.