US Bridges

First Street over Arroyo Del Valle

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.2 N of Vineyard Ave · Structure no. 33C0422

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Arroyo Del Valle is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Street over Arroyo Del Valle in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesArroyo Del Valle
Location0.2 N of Vineyard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.66478, -121.86799
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2023)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 First Street over Arroyo Del Valle built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street 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 First Street over Arroyo Del Valle carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Arroyo Del Valle?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Arroyo Del Valle?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.