US Bridges

Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.8 KM North of Bernal Av · Structure no. 33C0411

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,630 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Ave
CrossesArroyo Del Valle
Location0.8 KM North of Bernal Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.66499, -121.89709
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic16,630 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle built?

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

What condition is Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ave over Arroyo Del Valle?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.